Removing the expansion slot blank

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, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. If installed, remove the bezel.
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Do one of the following:
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. Remove the primary PCI riser cage.
  8. Remove the expansion slot blank:

    • Slot 1 of the x16 x8 primary riser


      Removing the expansion slot blank from slot 1

    • Slot 2


      Removing the expansion slot blank from slot 2
    • Slot 3

      Removing the expansion slot blank from slot 3