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Remove a front PCIe adapter

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

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 chassis from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
  • Two people and one lifting device on site that can support up to 400 lb (181 kg) are required to perform this procedure. If you do not already have a lifting device available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift that can be purchased at Data Center Solution Configurator. Make sure to include the Foot-release brake and the Load Platform when ordering the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift.

Procedure

  1. Disengage the PCIe switch shuttle from the chassis.
    1. Press the two blue release latches.
    2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the PCIe switch shuttle.
    3. Pull the PCIe switch shuttle forward until it stops.
      Important
      Push the two release levers back until they lock into place after pulling out the PCIe switch shuttle to avoid damage.
      Figure 1. PCIe switch shuttle removal to stop position
      PCIe switch shuttle removal to stop position
  2. Remove the PCIe switch shuttle air baffle.
    1. Unfasten the four screws that secure the air baffle.
    2. Lift the air baffle out of the PCIe switch shuttle.
    Figure 2. Removing air baffle
    Removing air baffle
  3. Unfasten the screw that secures the front PCIe adapter to the PCIe switch shuttle; then, lift the front PCIe adapter out of the PCIe slot.
    Note
    The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.
    Figure 3. Front PCIe adapter removal
    Front PCIe adapter removal

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit. See Install a front PCIe adapter.
  2. 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.