Specifications

Removal and replacement procedures 36
5.
Remove the PCIe riser blank.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
PCIe riser cage (primary)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment,
remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby
button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal
circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 27).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Extend ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 28) or remove ("Remove the server from the rack" on
page 29) the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 33).
5. Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.
6. Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
7. If any full-length expansion boards are installed, release the full-length expansion board retainer (on
page 31).