a. Loosen the retainer thumbscrew.
b. Slide the retainer up, then remove it from the chassis.
Remove the PCI slot blank
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have
either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
Procedure
1. Remove the PCI blank retainer on page 56.
2. Identify the expansion slot compatible with the option.
3. Pull up the blank opposite the selected expansion slot.
Remove the PCI slot blank
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