Pcie Expansion Card Replacement - Inspur NF3180A6 User Manual

7. Connect the cable of the super-capacitor.
8. Install the beam.
9. Install the top cover.
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PCIe Expansion Card Replacement

To prevent damage to the server or expansion cards, power down the server
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and remove all power cables before removing or installing the PCIe card.
To prevent damage to the PCIe slot pins, be sure to apply even force and
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pull and insert the PCIe card vertically.
The assembly/disassembly method of the PCIe riser card module depends on the
model.
To remove the PCIe expansion card:
1. Remove the top cover.
2. Disconnect the cables of theriser card.
3. Lift up the blue latch on the PCIe riser card assembly. Rotate the latch 180°
anticlockwise to unlock it.
4. Gently lift and remove the PCIe riser card assembly with both hands.
5. Disconnect the cables of the riser card. Take a record of the cables to avoid
wrong cabling when installing.
6. Pull outwards to open the cover plate.
7. Remove the PCIe card from the assembly.
To install the PCIe expansion card:
1. Take the new PCIe card from the antistatic bag.
2. Align and insert the PCIe card to the riser card slot.
3. Close the PCIe cover plate.
4. Connect the cables of the riser card.
5. Align and insert the riser card assembly to the slot on the motherboard.
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