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Remove a PCIe riser assembly

Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe riser assembly. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

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 2U compute shuttle.

Procedure

  1. Remove the 2U compute shuttle. See Remove the 2U compute shuttle.
  2. Remove the PCIe riser assembly.
    1. Unfasten the thumbscrew on the PCIe riser.
    2. Lift the PCIe riser assembly out of the 2U compute shuttle.
    3. Disconnect the PCIe riser assembly cables. See PCIe riser cable routing for more information on the internal cable routing.
      Note
      The PCIe riser assembly might look different from the illustration.
      Figure 2. PCIe riser assembly removal
      PCIe riser assembly removal

After you finish

  1. 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.
  2. If you plan to recycle the component:
    1. (Optional) If the PCIe riser air baffle is installed, remove it.
      1. Unfasten the two screws that secures the PCIe riser air baffle to the PCIe riser.
      2. Grasp the PCIe riser air baffle and carefully pull it out.
        Figure 3. PCIe riser air baffle removal
        PCIe riser air baffle removal
    2. Remove the rear PCIe adapter from the PCIe riser.
      1. Unfasten the screw that secures the rear PCIe adapter to the PCIe riser.
      2. Grasp the rear PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
        Figure 4. Rear PCIe adapter removal
        Rear PCIe adapter removal
    3. Unfasten the screws to remove the PCIe riser card from the PCIe riser cage.
      Note
      Depending on the configuration, unfasten three or four screws on the PCIe riser card.
      PCIe riser without PCIe riser air bafflePCIe riser with PCIe riser air baffle
      Figure 5. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
      Figure 6. PCIe riser card removal
      PCIe riser card removal
    4. Recycle the component in compliance with local regulations.