Remove the PCIe riser cage
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and 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.
Procedure
- Power down the system (Power down the system).
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Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the system.
- Remove the system from the rack (Remove the system from the rack).
- Place the system on a flat, level work surface.
- Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
- If expansion boards with internal cabling are installed in the PCIe riser cage, disconnect all internal cables from the expansion boards to remove the cage from the system.
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Remove the PCIe riser cage.