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Remove a FL PCIe adapter holder

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

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 disconnect all power cords for this task. 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 in a rack, remove it from the rack.

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

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
    2. If necessary, remove all flash power modules. See Remove a flash power module.
    3. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.
    4. Remove all the full-length GPU adapters, if any. See Remove a FL GPU adapter.
    5. (Optional) If necessary, remove the fans and fan cage. See Remove a fan module and Remove the fan cage assembly.
      Attention
      All fan modules must be removed from the fan cage when handling the fan cage assembly.
      Note

      This step is optional. Do this step if the removal or installation of the A2/L4 GPU air duct(s) or FL PCIe adapter holder(s) cannot be proceeded smoothly within the chassis.

  2. Press and hold on the tab to release the PCIe adapter holder from the fan cage; then, remove the PCIe adapter holder in the direction as shown.
    Figure 1. Removal of a PCIe adapter holder
    PCIe adapter holder removal

After this task is completed

  1. Install the replacement unit(s), if necessary. See Install a FL PCIe adapter holder.

  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