Remove a PCIe adapter

Use this information 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 to ensure that you work safely.

• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.

• 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 in a rack, remove it from the rack.

• If foot stands are installed on the server, rotate them inwards and lay the server on its side for easier operation.

Note

• Depending on the specific type, your PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration in this topic.

• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
   2. Remove all the flash power modules. See Remove a flash power module.
   3. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.
2. Locate the PCIe adapter you want to remove. Depending on the type of PCIe adapter, you might also need to disconnect all cables from the PCIe adapter, the system board, or the drive backplane.
3. Remove the PCIe adapter.
   Figure 1. PCIe adapter removal
   
   
   1. Open the PCIe adapter retainer.
   2. Remove the screw that secures the PCIe adapter.
   3. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the slot.