Removing and replacing the primary riser board

CAUTION:

Before replacing a DIMM, expansion board, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived hardware error, make sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot. Do not bend or flex circuit boards when reseating components.

Prerequisites

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

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  3. Remove the server from the chassis.
  4. Remove the bayonet board.
  5. Remove the three-slot secondary riser cage.
  6. Remove the primary riser cage.
  7. If installed, remove the expansion board from the riser board.
  8. If present, disconnect the storage controller backup power cable from the riser board.
  9. Remove the primary riser board.

    Removing the primary riser board

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.