Pcie Adapter Replacement; Remove A Pcie Adapter - Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V2 Maintenance Manual

Step 6. Save the removed EMI-protective shield from the chassis and the plastic bay filler from the front
bezel for future use.
After this task is completed
Complete the parts replacement. See "Complete the parts replacement" on page 217.

PCIe adapter replacement

Follow instructions in this section to remove and install a PCIe adapter.
Your server comes with four PCIe slots. Depending on your needs, you can install a PCIe adapter to obtain
the corresponding function or remove the adapter if necessary. The PCIe adapter can be an Ethernet
adapter, a host bus adapter, a RAID adapter, a graphics adapter, or any other supported PCIe adapters.
PCIe adapters vary by type, but the installation and removal procedures are the same.
Note: For a list of the supported PCIe adapters, see:
https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml

Remove a PCIe adapter

Follow instructions in this section to remove a PCIe adapter.
About this task
To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.
• S002
CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off
the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord.
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from
the power source.
Attention:
• Read the "Installation guidelines" on page 85 to ensure that you work safely.
• Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see
"Power off the server" on page 13).
• If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server cover, such as a Kensington lock or a pad lock.
Notes:
• Depending on the specific type, your PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration in this section.
• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this section.
Watch the procedure
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