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Remove a PCIe adapter

Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter.

To remove a PCIe adapter, complete the following steps:

  1. 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.
    Figure 1. Riser 1 assembly (LP/FHFL) removal
    Remove PCIe adapters into riser 1 assembly with LP slot

    Remove PCIe adapters into riser 1 assembly with FHFL slot
    Figure 2. Riser 2 assembly (LP+LP) removal
    Remove PCIe adapters into riser 1 assembly with two LP slots

    Figure 3. Internal riser assembly (LP) removal
    Remove a PCIe adapter into internal riser assembly with only one LP slot

After you finish

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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube