Removing A Pci Adapter From A Pci Riser-Card Assembly - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Removing a PCI adapter from a PCI riser-card assembly

This topic describes removing an adapter from a PCI expansion slot in a PCI
riser-card assembly. These instructions apply to PCI adapters such as video graphic
adapters and network adapters.
The following illustration shows the locations of the adapter expansion slots from
the rear of the server.
Maximal card dimension supported in each slot (rear view)
Note: If you are replacing a high power graphics adapter, you might need to
disconnect the internal power cable from the system board before removing the
adapter.
To remove an adapter from a PCI expansion slot, complete the following steps.
Full-length
adapter
bracket
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
3. Press down on the left and right side latches and slide the server out of the rack
4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly that contains the adapter (see "Removing
5. Disconnect any cables from the adapter (make note of the cable routing, in case
1 Full height , up to full length
2 Full height, half length
3 Full height, half length
(Riser 1)
PCI
riser-card
assembly
(in short position)
Adapter
connectors
on page 191.
external cables.
enclosure until both slide rails lock; then, remove the cover (see "Removing the
cover" on page 205).
a PCI riser-card assembly" on page 218).
v If you are removing an adapter from PCI expansion slot 1, 2, or 3, remove
PCI riser-card assembly 1.
v If you are removing an adapter from PCI expansion slot 4, 5, or 6, remove
PCI riser-card assembly 2.
you reinstall the adapter later).
4 Full height , up to full length
5 Full height , up to full length
6 Full height, half length
(Riser 2)
Adapter
connectors
Adapter
Full-length
adapter
bracket
Chapter 5. Removing and replacing server components
PCI
riser-card
assembly
(in long position)
Adapter
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