Replacing The Anyraid Adapter Or Pcie Pass-Through Board - Lenovo ThinkServer RD650 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

2. Prepare your server. See "Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet" on page 69.
3. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 69.
4. Locate the PCIe card and then pivot the card latch to the open position. Then, grasp the PCIe card by
its edges and carefully pull it out of the PCIe slot.
Note: The PCIe card might fit tightly into the PCIe slot. If necessary, alternatively move each side of the
PCIe card a small and equal amount until it is removed from the slot.
Figure 75. Removing the PCIe card
5. Install a new PCIe card to replace the old one or install a PCIe card slot bracket to cover the place. See
"Installing a PCIe card on the system board" on page 95.
6. If you are instructed to return the old PCIe card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 193.

Replacing the AnyRAID adapter or PCIe pass-through board

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 67.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Notes:
• Use any documentation that comes with the new AnyRAID adapter or PCIe pass-through board and
follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
• Depending on the model, your AnyRAID adapter or PCIe pass-through board might look different from
the illustrations in this topic.
To replace the AnyRAID adapter or PCIe pass-through board, do the following:
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