Removing a PCI-X riser-card assembly

Use this information to remove a PCI-X riser-card assembly.

To remove a PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.
4. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
   Attention

   Do not allow the server to fall over.
5. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see Removing the left-side cover).
6. Remove the adapter if one is installed on the PCI-X riser-card assembly (see Installing an adapter).
7. Press the release latch that secures the PCI-X riser-card assembly from the rear side of the server chassis.
   
   
8. Pull the PCI-X riser-card assembly out of PCI slot 1 and save it for future use.
9. If you are instructed to return the PCI-X riser-card assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.