Removing a PCIe Card

Procedure

1. Power off the server.

   For details, see Power-Off Procedure.

2. Remove the power cables from the PSUs.

   For details, see Removing PSU Cables.

3. Remove the server.

   For details, see Removing the Server.

4. Place the server on the ESD workstation.
5. Remove the chassis cover.

   For details, see Removing the Chassis Cover.

6. Determine the slot and position of the PCIe card.

   For details, see PCIe Slots.

7. Remove the PCIe riser modules.

   For details, see Removing a PCIe Riser Module.

8. Remove the power cable from the PCIe card.

   Certain models of PCIe CPU video cards must be connected with dedicated power cables. Before removing such a PCIe card, remove the power cable from the GPU.

9. Remove the PCIe card.
   • Remove the PCIe card from the PCIe riser module in I/O module 1 or 2
     1. Push the bucket outwards to release it. See (1) in Figure 8-157.
     2. Rotate the PCIe card latch to open it. See (2) in Figure 8-157.
     3. Remove the PCIe card horizontally. See (3) in Figure 8-157.
     Figure 8-157 Removing a PCIe card from I/O module 2 (example)
     
   • Remove the PCIe card from the PCIe riser module in I/O module 3
     1. Push the buckle outwards to release it. See (1) in Figure 8-158.
     2. Remove the PCIe card horizontally. See (2) in Figure 8-158.
     Figure 8-158 Removing a PCIe card
     

10. Place the removed component in an ESD bag.
11. Install a filler panel.

    Perform this operation only when a PCIe card is not installed immediately.

    Figure 8-159 Installing a filler panel