Servicing Pcie Risers; Remove Pcie Riser - Sun Oracle Sun Fire X4270 M2 Service Manual

2. Return the server to operation.
a. Install the top cover.
b. Return the server to the normal rack position.
c. Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the server power supply (or supplies)
4.4

Servicing PCIe Risers

PCIe cards are installed on vertical risers. You must remove the relevant riser to
remove and replace a PCIe card. You must remove all three PCIe risers when
replacing the motherboard.
Caution – These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive
to static discharge. This sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage,
ensure that you follow antistatic practices as described in
Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures" on page
Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or
installing risers. You must disconnect the power cables before performing this
procedure.
The following topics are covered in this section:
Section 4.4.1, "Remove PCIe Riser" on page 4-17
■
Section 4.4.2, "Install PCIe Riser" on page 4-19
■
4.4.1

Remove PCIe Riser

1. Prepare the server for service.
See Section 6.2, "Installing the Server Top Cover" on page
See Section 6.4, "Returning the Server to the Normal Rack Position" on
page 6-5.
and power on the server.
See Section 6.5, "Powering On the Server" on page
Verify that the AC Present LED is lit.
6-7.
Chapter 4 Servicing Motherboard Components
6-2.
Section 2.9, "Performing
2-31.
4-17