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Remove a PCIe riser board

Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe riser board from the rear PCIe riser.

About this task

Attention
Note
To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server without a PCIe riser or a rise filler installed in the chassis.
Attention
Strictly observe the following instructions to avoid damaging cable sockets on the system board. Any damage to the cable sockets might require replacing the system board.
  • Connect cable connectors vertically or horizontally in alignment with the orientations of the corresponding cable sockets, avoiding any tilt.

  • To disconnect cables from the system board, do as follows:
    1. Press and hold all latches, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors to release the cable connectors.

    2. Remove the cable connectors vertically or horizontally in alignment with the orientations of the corresponding cable sockets, avoiding any tilt.
      Note
      The cable connectors might look different from those in the illustration, but the removal procedure is the same.






Procedure

  1. Prepare your server.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Remove the PCIe riser. See Remove a PCIe riser .
    3. Remove the PCIe adapter or serial port module. See Remove a PCIe adapter or Remove the serial port module.
  2. Unfasten the four screws to remove the PCIe riser board from the PCIe riser cage.
    Figure 1. Removing the riser board
    Removing the riser board
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