Pcie Card; Removing A Pcie Card - HP Z600 Maintenance And Service Manual

PCIe card

This section describes how to remove and install a PCIe card.

Removing a PCIe card

1. Disconnect power from the workstation (see
2. Remove the side access panel (see
NOTE:
the card support is removed, allowing access to the expansion cards.
3. Remove all cables connected to the PCIe card.
4. Push down on the expansion card retention clamp levers on the outside of the chassis to open the
retention clamp as shown in the following figure
cable (not illustrated).
Figure 5-76
5. Release the PCIe card latch
TIP:
at the front.
Store the card in an antistatic bag.
6. If you are removing a PCIe card without a release lever, lift the card out of the slot.
7. If you are not installing a PCIe card, install a PCI slot cover and close the PCI retention clamp.
NOTE:
when closed. If the angle is greater than this, open the clamp and ensure that all cards are properly
seated and all the brackets are mated to the chassis, then re-close the clamp.
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An expansion card support is built into the side access panel. When the panel is removed,
Removing the PCIe card
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When removing a long card, lift it slightly out of connector, then release the card guide latch
It is normal for the expansion card retention clamp to have a slight (5-10 degree) angle
Predisassembly procedures on page
Removing the side access panel on page
. If necessary, disconnect the auxiliary power
, and then carefully lift the card from the chassis
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