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Expansion board guides

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.

To remove the component:

  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. Extend the server from the rack.
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Press down on the lower tab, and then press down on the upper tab.
  6. Remove the expansion board guide.

    Removing an expansion board guide

To replace the component:

Align the guide with the holes in the chassis, and then press up on the guide to snap it into place.

Installing an expansion board guide