Removing The Expansion Card Riser - Dell PowerEdge VRTX Owner's Manual

Removing The Expansion Card Riser

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. If installed, remove the front bezel.
2. Turn off the server modules using the operating system commands or the CMC.
3. Turn off the enclosure, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the enclosure from the electrical outlet
and peripherals.
4. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat stable surface, with the cover
release latch side on top.
5. Open the system.
6. Open the PCIe cage door.
7. Remove the cooling shroud.
8. Remove the cooling-fan assembly.
9. Remove the PCIe cage.
10. If applicable, remove any expansion card installed on the riser.
11. Remove the full-height expansion-card divider unit.
12. Disconnect the power cable from the expansion-card riser.
13. Remove the screws securing the expansion card riser to the PCIe cage.
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