Remove a PCIe Card or Filler Panel

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Caution - This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD. This sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow antistatic practices as described in ESD Measures.

A customer can perform this procedure. The server must be completely powered down before performing this procedure. See Component Service Categories for more information about cold-service procedures.

Prepare for servicing.
1. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
2. Power off the server and disconnect all power cords from the server power supplies.
  See Removing Power From the Server.
3. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
  See Extend the Server to the Service Position.
4. Remove the top cover.
  See Remove the Top Cover.

Locate the PCIe card or filler panel that you want to remove.
See Rear Panel Components (Service) for information about PCIe slots and their locations.

If you are removing a PCIe card slot filler panel, go to Step 6.

If necessary, make a note of the slot location for each PCIe card you plan to remove.

Unplug all data cables from the PCIe card.
Note the location of all cables for reinstallation later.
Remove any transceivers from the PCIe card before removing the card.

Remove the PCIe card by completing the following tasks.
- See these figures if you are removing a PCIe card.
- See these figures if you are removing a PCIe card slot filler panel.
1. Disengage the PCIe card slot crossbar from its locked position by pulling it toward the interior of the chassis.
2. Rotate the crossbar to an upright position (panel 1).
3. Carefully remove the PCIe card or filler panel from the card slot. (panel 2)

Replace with another PCIe card or filler panel before the server is connected to power again.
See Install a PCIe Card or Filler Panel.

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