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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 the following section(s) 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

    1. The following illustration might differ slightly from your hardware.

    2. 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 card removal
    PCIe riser card removal

If you are instructed to return the defective component, please package the part to prevent any shipping damage. Reuse the packaging the new part arrived in and follow all packaging instructions.

Demo video

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