Removing Or Installing The Riser Card Assembly - Lenovo ThinkServer RD240 Installation And User Manual

Removing or installing the riser card assembly

This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the riser card
assembly.
Removing the riser card assembly
This section provides instructions on how to remove the riser card assembly with
PCI card(s) installed.
To remove the riser card assembly, do the following:
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the riser card and follow those
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
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
4. Loosen the retaining screws on the front and rear of the riser card assembly.
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Attention
Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety
Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD
that comes with your product, and "Guidelines" on page 19. To obtain a copy of the
publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect
all cables that are connected to the server.
the riser card.
Then, remove the riser card assembly from the server.
Note: If the riser card is secured in place by a retaining latch 1 , press the
retaining latch to release the riser card from the latch. Then, carefully
pull the riser card assembly out of the slot. If necessary, alternate moving
each side of the riser card a small and equal amount until it is
completely removed from the slot.