Remove a PCIe adapter

Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: 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:

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
   

   

   
   
   Figure 2. Riser 2 assembly (LP+LP) removal
   

   

   
   
   Figure 3. Internal riser assembly (LP) removal