Removing and replacing the PCIe riser blank

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
Procedure
  1. Power down the server (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. Do one of the following:
  4. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
  5. Remove the PCIe riser blank:

    • Primary or secondary

      Removing the PCI riser blank

    • Tertiary

      Removing the PCI riser blank

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.