Remove a PCIe adapter retention bracket
Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe adapter retention bracket.
About this task
Attention
- Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
- Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.
- If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
Note
The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.
Procedure
- Make preparation for this task.
- Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
- Remove the PCIe riser. See Remove a PCIe riser.
- Remove the PCIe adapter retention bracket.
Unfasten the three screws that secure the retention bracket to the PCIe riser.
Remove the retention bracket from the PCIe riser.Figure 1. PCIe adapter retention bracket removal
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.
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