Remove a PCIe Card
PCIe cards are installed in pairs inside in Dual PCIe Card Carriers (DPCCs). To access a PCIe card, you must first remove its DPCC (see Remove a DPCC.
Perform this procedure when replacing a PCIe card or when changing its configuration.
Before You Begin
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For component serviceability, locations, and designations, see About System Components.
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Prepare the server for hot service. See Prepare the Server for Hot Service.
Alternatively, to prepare the server for cold service, see Prepare the Server for Cold Service.
- Identify the DPCC containing the PCIe card.
- Remove the DPCC. See Remove a DPCC.
- Orient the DPCC so that the hinge is to the left.
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To open the top of the DPCC, lift the release latch at the non-hinged end
of the lid and rotate the lid upward and to the left.
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To remove the card, pull it straight up and out of its connector.
Next Steps
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