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Remove the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)

The riser for adapter slot 16 to 17 is in the I/O tray that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray, loosen the captive screw that secures the riser to the I/O tray; then, remove the riser from the I/O tray.

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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.
CAUTION
Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure.

Before you remove the riser for slot 16 to 17, disconnect and label all cables connected to adapters in the I/O tray; then, remove the I/O tray. See Remove the I/O tray.

Complete the following steps to remove the riser for slot 16 to 17.

Figure 1. Riser for slot 16 to 17 removal
Riser for slot 16 to 17 removal

  1. Loosen the captive screw (item 1 in preceding figure) that secures the riser to the I/O tray board.
  2. Lift the riser up and out of the I/O tray.

After you remove the riser:

  • If you are replacing the riser, remove any adapters installed in the riser. See Remove an I/O adapter from slot 16 to 17.

  • If you are removing the riser and are not installing a replacement:

    1. Install the screw that secures the I/O tray board to the I/O tray (item 3 in the figure). This screw replaces the captive screw on the rear edge of the riser below the midplane connectors. Screw location is labelled Remove screw before installing riser on the I/O board.

    2. Install the I/O tray fillers in adapter slot 16 to 17 (item 4 in the figure).

    3. Install the I/O tray and connect all cables. See Install the I/O tray.

If you are instructed to return the riser, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

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