Removal and replacement procedures 39
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser board assembly.
1.
Power down the server (on page 25).
2.
Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 25, "Remove
the server from the rack" on page 26).
3.
Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 30).
4.
Remove the air baffle ("Air baffle" on page 31).
5.
Remove the PCI riser board assembly:
a.
Disconnect any external cables connected to any existing expansion boards.
b.
Loosen the four PCI riser board assembly thumbscrews.
c.
Lift the assembly to unseat the PCI riser boards and remove the assembly.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
PCI-X or PCI Express expansion board
To remove the component:
1.
Power down the server (on page 25).
2.
Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 25).
3.
Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 30).
4.
Remove the air baffle ("Air baffle" on page 31).
5.
Remove the PCI riser board assembly ("PCI riser board assembly" on page 38).
