Remove the internal riser card

Use this information to remove the internal riser card.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before removing the internal riser assembly:

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

2. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.

3. If there is an M.2 module installed, remove it first. See Remove the M.2 adapter and M.2 drive.

4. If there is a PCIe adapter installed on the internal riser card, disconnect the cables from the PCIe adapter first.

To remove the internal riser card, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available at YouTube

1. Grasp the internal riser assembly by its edges and carefully lift it straight up and off the chassis.
   Figure 1. Internal riser assembly removal
   

   

   
   
2. Remove the PCIe adapter from the riser assembly.
   1. Pivot the blue latch to the open position.
   2. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
   Note

   The PCIe adapter might fit tightly into the PCIe slot. If necessary, alternatively move each side of the PCIe adapter a small and equal amount until it is removed from the slot.

   Figure 2. PCIe adapter removal
   

   

   
   
3. Remove the internal riser card.
   1. Remove the two screws that secure the failing riser card.
   2. Remove the failing riser card from the bracket.
   Figure 3. Internal riser card removal
   

   

   
   

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