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Remove the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 (riser 2)

The riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 is attached to the slot 10 to 15 I/O tray riser that is accessed from the rear of the server. After removing the I/O tray and the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2), release the retaining clips and remove the bracket from the riser.

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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 bracket:

  1. 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.

  2. Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2). See Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2).

  3. Remove any adapters that are installed in slots 14 or 15. See Remove a PCIe adapter from slot 10 to 15.

Complete the following steps to remove the riser bracket.

Figure 1. Riser bracket removal (slot 14 to 15)
Riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 removal

  1. Open the retaining clips.
  2. Slide the bracket from the riser.

After you remove the riser bracket:

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

    Note
    If the riser bracket for slot 14 to 15 is not installed, you will not be able to install PCIe adapters in slot 14 to 15.

    1. Install a filler for slot 14 to 15 on the I/O tray.

    2. Install the riser. See Install the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2).

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