Remove a PCIe adapter

Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe adapter.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the front top cover. See Remove the front top cover.
   2. Remove the rear top cover. See Remove the rear top cover.
   3. Remove the PCIe riser where the PCIe adapter has been installed. See Remove a PCIe riser.
2. Remove the PCIe adapter.
   1. Remove the screw that secures the PCIe adapter to the PCIe riser.
   2. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
      Figure 1. PCIe adapter removal

      Note

      The PCIe riser might look different from the illustration.