Removing A Pci Card - Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 User Manual

2. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 21.
3. Remove the riser card assembly. See "Removing the riser card assembly" on page 36.
4. Install the PCI card into the slot on the riser card assembly.
Figure 24. Installing a PCI card into the slot on the riser card assembly
5. Install the riser card assembly into an appropriate PCI card slot on the system board. See "Installing
the riser card assembly" on page 35.
6. Connect any cables to the PCI card.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 67.

Removing a PCI card

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 19.
This section provides instructions on how to remove a PCI card.
The PCI card is installed on the riser card assembly. To remove a PCI card, do the following:
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the PCI card and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this section.
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 21.
3. Disconnect any cables from the PCI card or any cables that impede access to the riser card assembly.
4. Remove the riser card assembly together with the installed PCI card. See "Removing the riser card
assembly" on page 36.
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