Replacing An Adapter - Lenovo System x3750 M4 Installation And Service Manual

a. Grasp the riser-card assembly by the blue touch points and pull it out of the PCIe riser-card
connector on the system board.
b. Disconnect any cables (including external cables) from the adapter.
c. Lift up the adapter retention latch that secures the adapter.
d. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter from the
riser-card assembly.
e. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.
Step 6. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Replacing an adapter

Use this information to replace an adapter.
Notes:
• The instructions in this section apply to any supported adapter (for example, network adapters).
• See "Installing an adapter" on page 69 for additional notes and information that you must consider
when you install an adapter in the server.
• Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video adapter is not
supported.
To install an adapter, complete the following steps:
Note: If your adapter was previously configured, backup or record its configuration information, if possible,
before replacing the adapter. See the documentation for your adapter for information and instructions.
Step 1. Read the safety information, see "Safety" on page v and the "Installation guidelines" on page 38.
Step 2. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the internal adapter cables
before you install the adapter.
Step 3. Install the new adapter in a PCIe slot on the system board,
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