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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.
  • The PCIe riser might look different from the illustration.

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 cable(s) from the PCIe riser.
  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 rear PCIe adapter, see Remove a rear 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.
  4. If you plan to recycle the component:
    1. Remove the rear PCIe adapter(s), see Remove a rear PCIe adapter.
    2. Unfasten the screws to remove the PCIe riser card from the PCIe riser cage.
      Note
      Depending on the configuration, unfasten four or five screws on the PCIe riser card.
      PCIe riser without PCIe adapter retention bracketPCIe riser with PCIe adapter retention bracket
      Figure 3. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
      Figure 4. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
    3. Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

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 cable(s) from the PCIe riser.
  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 5. 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 rear PCIe adapter, see Remove a rear 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.
  4. If you plan to recycle the component:
    1. Remove the rear PCIe adapter(s), see Remove a rear PCIe adapter.
    2. Unfasten the screws to remove the PCIe riser card from the PCIe riser cage.
      Note
      Depending on the configuration, unfasten four or five screws on the PCIe riser card.
      PCIe riser without PCIe adapter retention bracketPCIe riser with PCIe adapter retention bracket
      Figure 6. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
      Figure 7. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
    3. Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.

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 cable(s) from the PCIe riser.
  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 8. 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 rear PCIe adapter, see Remove a rear 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.
  4. If you plan to recycle the component:
    1. Remove the rear PCIe adapter(s), see Remove a rear PCIe adapter.
    2. Unfasten the screws to remove the PCIe riser card from the PCIe riser cage.
      Note
      Depending on the configuration, unfasten four or five screws on the PCIe riser card.
      PCIe riser without PCIe adapter retention bracketPCIe riser with PCIe adapter retention bracket
      Figure 9. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
      Figure 10. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
    3. Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube