Removing a PCIe GPU

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. Power down the server (Power down the server).
  3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Remove the GPU module from the chassis (Removing the GPU tray from the chassis).
  5. Place the tray on a flat, level work surface.
  6. Open the retainer bracket.
  7. Remove the PCIe GPU card from the module.
  8. Remove the extender that is installed on the replacement GPU card.
  9. Remove the bracket from the failed GPU card, reserving the bracket and screws.
  10. Install the screws and bracket removed in the previous step onto the replacement GPU card.

    • AMD GPU



    • NVIDIA GPU



  11. Align and install the GPU.


  12. Connect the power cable from the GPU to the GPU module.
  13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server
  14. Power up the server.
  15. Configure the PCIe GPU slots.