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Remove a PCIe adapter

Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter.

Read the installation GuidelinesPower off the server for this taskATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening
Before removing a PCIe adapter:

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.

  2. Remove the riser assembly. See Remove a riser card.

To remove a PCIe adapter, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

Table 1. PCIe adapter removal
Figure 1. Riser 1 assembly (LP+LP)
PCIe adapter removal for riser assembly with two PCIe adapter slots - type 1

Figure 2. Riser 1 assembly (LP+FHHL)
PCIe adapter removal for riser assembly with two PCIe adapter slots - type 2

Figure 3. Riser 2 assembly (LP)
PCIe adapter removal for riser assembly with only one PCIe adapter slot

  1. (Skip this step for riser 2 assembly.) Pivot the latch on the riser bracket to the open position.
  2. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe adapter slot on the riser card.

If you are instructed to return the old PCIe adapter, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.