Remove the PCIe Riser From PCIe Slots 3 and 4
Note - This PCIe riser is actually installed in PCIe slot 3, but it supports up to two PCIe cards. The upper slot, referred to as slot 3, can be used for any supported PCIe card, and, therefore, is optionally populated. The lower slot, referred to as slot 4, is dedicated to the internal HBA card, and, therefore is always populated. The internal HBA card is a field replaceable unit (FRU). For instructions for servicing the internal HBA card, see Servicing the Internal HBA Card (FRU).
- Prepare the server for service.
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If there is a PCIe card installed in the riser, disconnect any external or
internal cables.
Note - Do not disconnect the SAS cable from the internal host bus adapter card until after you have removed the riser from the server. -
Open the green-tabbed latch located on the rear of the server chassis next
to PCIe slot 3 to release the rear bracket on the PCIe card [1].
Note - If the riser does not have a PCIe card installed in slot 3, then lift the latch to release the PCIe slot 3 filler panel. - To release the riser from the motherboard connector, lift the green-tabbed release lever on the PCIe riser to the open position [2].
- Slide the plastic PCIe card retainer, which is mounted on the side of the chassis, toward the front of the server to release the card(s) installed in the riser [3].
- Grasp the riser with both hands and remove it from the server [4].
- Disconnect the SAS storage drive (HDD) cables from the internal HBA card installed in PCIe slot 4.
- Disconnect the super capacitor cable from the internal HBA card in slot 4.
- Place the riser on an antistatic mat.