Removing An Expansion-Card Riser - Dell POWEREDGE R515 Hardware User Manual

Removing an Expansion-Card Riser

CAUTION:
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.
3 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 86.
4 If installed, remove the expansion card from the expansion-card slot. See
"Removing an Expansion Card" on page 115.
5 If installed, remove the storage controller card. See "Removing the Storage
Controller Card" on page 119.
6 Disconnect the cables connected to the riser card.
7 To remove the expansion-card riser, simultaneously press both the blue
tabs on the expansion-card riser and lift it from the chassis. See
Figure 3-18.
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Installing System Components
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.