Removing A Pcie Card - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4450 Service Manual

4.6.2

Removing a PCIe Card

Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or
installing expansion cards. You must disconnect the power cables before performing
this procedure.
1. Power off the server.
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2. Disconnect all power cables.
3. Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove, and note its corresponding riser
board.
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information about PCIe slots and their locations.
4. If necessary, make a note of where the PCIe cards are installed.
5. Unplug all data cables from the card.
Note the location of all cables for reinstallation later.
6. Remove the back panel PCI cross beam. [1]
a. Loosen the two captive Phillips screws on the end of the PCI cross beam.
b. Lift the PCI cross beam up and back to remove it from the chassis.
7. Loosen the captive retaining screw holding the front end of the riser to the
motherboard. [2]
8. Remove the riser board. [2] (
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9. Carefully remove the PCIe card from the riser board connector. [3, 4]
10. Place the PCIe card on an antistatic mat.
11. If you are not replacing the PCIe card, install a PCIe filler panel.
PCIe filler panels are located in the motherboard back panel.
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Section 2.4, "Powering Off the Server" on page
Section 1.4, "Sun Fire X4450 Server Rear Panel Features" on page 1-7
Section 4.5, "Servicing PCIe Risers" on page
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