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Remove a PCIe adapter

Follow the instructions in this section to remove a PCIe adapter.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

  • If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top covers, or remove the server from the rack. See Remove the server from rails.

Note
Depending on your configuration, follow the corresponding procedures below for proper removal procedure.

Remove PCIe adapter from two slot FH riser​

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for the 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 crossbar. See Remove the crossbar.
    4. Remove the PCIe riser where the PCIe adapter is installed. See Remove the PCIe riser.
  2. Remove the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 1. Removing PCIe adapter from riser

    Removing PCIe adapter from riser
    1. Remove the screw that secures the adapter to the PCIe riser.
    2. Press on the latch to disengage the adapter from the PCIe riser.
    3. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.

Remove PCIe adapter from six slot FH riser​

Note
A Gen 4 riser is used as an example for illustration. The replacement procedure for a Gen 5 riser is similar.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for the 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 crossbar. See Remove the crossbar.
    4. Remove the PCIe riser where the PCIe adapter is installed. See Remove the PCIe riser.
  2. Remove the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 2. Removing PCIe adapter from riser

    Removing PCIe adapter from riser
    1. Pull the plunger that secures the PCIe adapter retainer.
    2. Open the PCIe adapter retainer to the unlocked position.
    3. Remove the screw that secures the adapter to the PCIe riser.
    4. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.

Remove PCIe adapter from six slot HH riser​

Note
A Gen 4 riser is used as an example for illustration. The replacement procedure for a Gen 5 riser is similar.

Procedure

  1. Make preparation for the 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 crossbar. See Remove the crossbar.
    4. Remove the PCIe riser where the PCIe adapter is installed. See Remove the PCIe riser.
  2. Remove the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 3. Removing PCIe adapter from riser

    Removing PCIe adapter from riser
    1. Pull the plunger that secures the PCIe adapter retainer.
    2. Open the PCIe adapter retainer to the unlocked position.
    3. Remove the screw that secures the adapter to the PCIe riser.
    4. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.

After you finish

  1. Install a replacement unit or filler. See Install a 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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube