Removing The Riser-Card Assembly; Installing The Riser-Card Assembly - IBM System x3250 4364 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing the riser-card assembly

To remove the riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
3. Remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 28).
5. Disconnect any cables from the adapters in the riser-card assembly.
6. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift to remove it from the
7. If you are instructed to return the riser-card assembly, follow all packaging

Installing the riser-card assembly

The server comes with one riser-card assembly that contains two PCI Express
connectors.
Riser-card
assembly
on page 25.
all external cables.
server. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
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