SPARC T5-8 Server Service Manual

Remove a PCIe Card

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Caution  -  This procedure involves handling circuit boards that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ensure that you follow ESD preventative practices to avoid damaging the circuit boards. See Prevent ESD Damage.

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1. Ensure that you have already taken antistatic measures.

   See Prevent ESD Damage.

2. Determine your next step:
   1. If a carrier extension is installed, go to Remove a Carrier Extension.

      To provide adequate access to the card, you must remove the carrier extension if one is installed.

   2. If no carrier extension is installed, go to Step 3.
3. Unlatch and open the top cover of the carrier.
   
4. Carefully remove the PCIe card from the carrier.
   

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   Caution  -  Avoid twisting or pulling unevenly on the card, which could damage the card and the carrier slot.

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5. Place the PCIe card on an antistatic mat or into its antistatic packaging.
6. Determine your next step:

   • If you are replacing the PCIe card, go to Install a PCIe Card.

   • If you are removing the PCIe card, return the card carrier to the server.

     See Install a Card Carrier.

Related Information

• Remove a Carrier Extension

• Install a PCIe Card