Remove a PCIe adapter

Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe adapter.

About this task

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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.
• If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack. See Remove the server from rack.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.

Note

• For a list of the supported PCIe adapters, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

• The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
      Attention

      The heat sinks and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
2. Disconnect all PCIe adapter cables from the system board. See Internal cable routing.
3. Remove the PCIe adapter.
   1. Rotate the PCIe adapter retainer clip to the open position.
   2. Hold the PCIe adapter by both edges, and gently lift it out from the PCIe slot.
      Note

      The PCIe adapter might be clamped by the slot tightly. In this case, gently and evenly shake the PCIe adapter until the clamping force from the connector is significantly reduced and the adapter becomes easily removable.

      Figure 1. Removing a PCIe adapter