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Remove the PCIe riser assembly

Use this information to remove the PCIe riser assembly.

Before you remove the PCIe riser assembly, complete the following steps:

  1. Read Safety and Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  2. Turn off the server. Disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).

  3. If server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

  4. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).

To remove the PCIe riser assembly, complete the following steps:

  1. Grasp the PCIe riser assembly by its edges and carefully lift it out of the server.
    Note
    Carefully lift the PCIe riser assembly straight up. Avoid tilting the PCIe riser assembly at a large angle, tilting might cause damage to the connector.
    Figure 1. PCIe riser assembly removal
    PCIe riser assembly removal
  2. Remove the two screws and carefully pull the PCIe riser card out of the riser cage.
    Figure 2. PCIe riser assembly removal
    PCIe riser assembly removal

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.