Removing Pci Or Pci Express Cards - HP Xw9400 - Workstation - 16 GB RAM Reference Manual

Removing PCI or PCI Express cards

1. Disconnect power from the system
access panel
facing up. Remove the PCI retainer
2. Open the PCI retention clamp by pressing down on the two green clips at the ends of the clamp
(1) and rotating the clamp toward the back of the system.
3. Lift the PCI card out of the chassis (2). If removing a PCI Express high-end graphics card, remove
the auxiliary power supply cable (not illustrated) if required, and move the lever to release the
card (3) and lift it out of the chassis. Store the card in an anti-static bag.
Figure 5-23
4. For cards with extenders, release the PCI Express slot latch (1) and lift up slightly. Press the clip
on the card guide (2) and lift the card out of the chassis (3).
Figure 5-24
82 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures
(Pre-disassembly procedures on page
(Access panel on page
Removing PCI or PCIe card
Removing PCIe card with extender
63). Place the workstation on its side with the system board
(PCI retainer on page 78) if present.
55), and remove the
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