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.
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Remove the server from the rack.
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. 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.
  6. Disconnect the power cable from the riser board.
    Disconnecting the power cable from the riser board
  7. Remove the PCI riser cage:
    1. Loosen the captive screw on the front end of the PCI riser cage.
    2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear end of the PCI riser cage.
    3. Grasp the PCI riser cage at the touch points and lift it out of the chassis.
      Removing the PCI riser cage