Removing and replacing an expansion board

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure
  1. If installed, remove the bezel.
  2. Power down the server.
  3. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the access panel.
  6. If present, disconnect all cables from the expansion board.
  7. If replacing the expansion board on the primary riser board, remove the primary riser cage.
  8. Remove the expansion board.

    • Primary riser slot 1


      Removing the expansion board from the primary riser slot 1

    • Primary riser slot 2


      Removing the expansion board from the primary riser slot 2

    • Secondary riser slot 3


      Removing the expansion board from the secondary riser slot 3

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.