Removing and replacing a riser board

Prerequisites

If replacing the primary riser board, make sure that you have a 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 primary riser board, remove the primary riser cage.
  8. If installed, remove all expansion boards from the riser board.
  9. Remove the riser board.

    • Primary riser board


      Removing the primary riser board

    • Secondary riser board


      Removing the secondary riser board

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.