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Removing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device

Use this information to remove a USB embedded hypervisor flash device.

To remove a USB embedded hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see 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 as necessary to replace the device.
  3. Remove the top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  4. If any adapters are installed in the PCI riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that are connected to the adapters.
  5. Remove the PCIe riser-card assembly (see Removing a PCI riser-card assembly).
  6. Locate the USB embedded hypervisor flash device connector on the system board.
  7. Slide the lockbar on the USB flash device connector down to the unlocked position and pull the USB flash device out of the connector.

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  8. If you are instructed to return the flash device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.