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Removing the PCI riser-card bracket from the riser card

Use this information to remove the PCI riser-card bracket from the riser card.

Note
PCI riser-card brackets must be installed even if you do not install a riser card.

To remove the PCI riser-card bracket from the riser card, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
  3. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
  4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see Removing a PCI riser-card assembly).
  5. Remove the screws that attach the PCI riser card to the riser-card bracket.
    Figure 1. PCI riser-card bracket removal
    PCI riser-card bracket removal

If you are instructed to return the PCI riser-card bracket, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.