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Figure 88. Removing a PCIe adapter from the riser assembly
If you are instructed to return the old PCIe adapter, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are provided.
Remove a PCIe adapter from the system board
Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter from the system board.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 53
Notes:
• Depending on the specific type, your PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration in this topic.
• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
Before removing a PCIe adapter from the system board:
1. Remove the top cover. See "Remove the top cover" on page 56.
2. Record the cable connections on the PCIe adapter and then disconnect all cables from the PCIe
adapter.
To remove a PCIe adapter from the system board, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at
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"Power off
the server
for this task"
on page 13
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
.
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
on page 56