Remove A Pcie Adapter - Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 7X09 Maintenance Manual

Remove a PCIe adapter

Use this information to remove a PCIe adapter.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 59
Before removing a PCIe adapter:
1. If the server is installed in a rack, extend the server from the rack.
2. Remove the server cover. See "Remove the server cover" on page 68.
3. Remove the air baffle. See "Remove the air baffle" on page 72.
4. Remove the PCIe adapter retainer. See "Remove the PCIe adapter retainer" on page 116.
5. Record the cable connections on the PCIe adapter and then disconnect all cables from the PCIe
adapter.
Notes:
• Depending on the specific type, your PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration in this topic.
• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
To remove a PCIe adapter, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the removal process is available:
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-Acsjj4tU79GzKnWG316BYn
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50483452
Step 1. Grasp the PCIe adapter by its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
Figure 88. PCIe adapter removal
Note: The PCIe adapter might fit tightly into the PCIe slot. If necessary, alternatively move each
side of the PCIe adapter a small and equal amount until it is removed from the slot.
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ThinkSystem ST550 Maintenance Manual
"Power off
the server
for this task"
on page 12
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
on page 60