Remove the PCI riser cage
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
- Power down the server.
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Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
- Remove the server from the rack.
- Remove the access panel.
- If expansion boards with internal cabling are installed on the PCI riser cage, disconnect all internal cables from the expansion boards to remove the cage from the server.
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Disconnect the power cable from the riser board.
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Remove the PCI riser cage:
- Loosen the captive screw on the front end of the PCI riser cage.
- Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear end of the PCI riser cage.
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Grasp the PCI riser cage at the touch points and lift it out of the
chassis.