Removing A Pci Riser Card - Intel Chassis SR1450 User Manual

Hardware Installations and Upgrades

Removing a PCI Riser Card

The PCI riser card can be replaced if it fails or if a different option is required. To replace the PCI
riser card, use the following instructions to remove it, and then follow the instructions under
"Installing a PCI Riser Card"
NOTE
To eliminate the possibility of installing the replacement card on the wrong
side of the PCI riser assembly, replace one card at a time.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See
Information."
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable(s).
3. Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see
4. Lift up on the two blue levers to lift the PCI riser assembly from the chassis.
5. Remove any PCI add-in cards that are installed in the connector. For instructions, see
"Removing a PCI Add-in
6. Push back on the blue release lever at the end of the riser card. While holding the lever back,
push firmly on the other edge of the board to disengage the riser card from the assembly.
7. Follow the steps under
8. Install the chassis cover. For instructions, see
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to install a new riser card.
"Removing the Chassis Cover."
Card."
"Installing a PCI Riser Card"
"Installing the Chassis Cover."
"Safety
to install a replacement riser card.