Removing And Replacing Pci/Pci-X/Pcie Card Dividers; Removing A Pci/Pci-X/Pcie Card Divider - HP AB464-9003F Service Manual

Removing and Replacing PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Card Dividers

PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card dividers are located on the I/O board assembly, between the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe
cards. Eight dividers provide short circuit protection to the hot-pluggable PCI/PCI-X/PCIe cards
by preventing inadvertent contact between cards during the replacement, addition, or removal
of a card.
WARNING!
disconnected from the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an AC power source is
connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to equipment.
CAUTION:
follow ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Card Divider

To remove a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card divider, follow these steps:
1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See
(page 89).
2. If rack installed, slide the server completely out from the rack. See
from the Rack" (page
3. Remove the top cover. See
CAUTION:
or you can damage them. If you damage the tabs, the divider does not seat properly when
you reinsert it.
4. Use a tool to carefully push the two tabs that attach the card divider to the I/O board assembly.
5. Pull the card divider up sharply by the handle to disengage it from the I/O board assembly
(Figure 64).
Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been
Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to
176).
"Removing the Top Cover" (page
When extracting the card divider, ensure you release the locking tabs completely
"Powering Off the Server"
Removing and Replacing PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Card Dividers 191
"Extending the Server
178).