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Remove a PCIe riser

Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe riser.

About this task

Attention
Note
To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server without a PCIe riser or a riser filler installed in the chassis.

Select the PCIe riser removal scenario

There are three PCIe riser removal scenarios differentiated by PCIe riser location and serial port installation. See corresponding instructions below for proper removal procedure.
Figure 1. PCIe riser locations
PCIe riser locations

Remove a PCIe riser without serial port module​

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Disconnect the cables from the PCIe riser and the PCIe adapter.
  2. Remove the PCIe riser.
    1. Unfasten the thumbscrew on the PCIe riser.
    2. Lift the PCIe riser out of the chassis.
      Figure 2. PCIe riser removal (without serial port module)
      PCIe riser removal (without serial port module)

After you finish

  1. If no PCIe riser is going to be installed to the chassis, install a riser filler into the chassis. See Install a PCIe riser.
  2. To replace the PCIe adapter, see Remove a PCIe adapter.
  3. 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

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Remove PCIe riser 1 installed with serial port module​

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Disconnect the cables from the PCIe riser and the PCIe adapter.
  2. If the PCIe riser 2 is installed, remove it from the chassis. See Remove a PCIe riser without serial port module.
  3. Remove the PCIe riser 1 installed with serial port module.
    1. Disconnect the serial port cable from the system board assembly.
    2. Unfasten the thumbscrew on the PCIe riser.
    3. Lift the PCIe riser out of the chassis.
      Figure 3. PCIe riser 1 removal (with serial port module)
      PCIe riser 1 removal (with serial port module)

After you finish

  1. If no PCIe riser is going to be installed to the chassis, install a riser filler into the chassis. See Install a PCIe riser.
  2. To replace the PCIe adapter, see Remove a PCIe adapter.
  3. 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

Remove PCIe riser 2 installed with serial port module​

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. Disconnect the cables from the PCIe riser and the PCIe adapter.
  2. Remove the PCIe riser 2 installed with serial port module.
    1. Unfasten the thumbscrew on the PCIe riser.
    2. Slightly lift the PCIe riser, and disconnect the serial port cable from the system board assembly.
    3. Lift the PCIe riser out of the chassis.
      Figure 4. PCIe riser 2 removal (with serial port module)
      PCIe riser 2 removal (with serial port module)

After you finish

  1. If no PCIe riser is going to be installed to the chassis, install a riser filler into the chassis. See Install a PCIe riser.
  2. To replace the PCIe adapter, see Remove a PCIe adapter.
  3. 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