Remove the PCI Mezzanine

1. Prepare the server for service.

   See Preparing the Server for Component Replacement.

2. Disconnect all I/O cables from the rear of the PCI mezzanine.

   These cables should have been removed prior to removing the server from the rack. These cables include the external SAS cable, alarm cable, and any I/O cables connected to installed PCIe cards.

3. Disconnect the following PCI mezzanine cables:

   • LED board cable

   • Fan tray 1 power cable

   • Power cable from PDB

   • Internal SAS HBA cable

   • Fan tray 2 power cable

   Figure 10  Disconnecting the PCI Mezzanine Cables

   

   Figure Legend

   1 Power cable from the PDB

   2Internal SAS HBA cable

   3Fan tray 1 power cable

   4Fan tray 2 power cable

   5LED board cable

   
   
   
4. Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the four green captive screws found at the four corners of the PCI mezzanine.
   
5. Lift the PCI mezzanine up and out of the system.
6. Lift the PCI mezzanine away from the chassis and place it on an antistatic mat.

   You are now ready to service components under the PCI mezzanine.

Related Information

• Install the PCI Mezzanine

• Replacing PCIe2 Risers

• Replacing Lower PCIe2 Cards