Removing a PCIe card is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before you remove the PCIe card.
If you have not prepared for service, do so now. See Preparing for Service.
If you are removing a PCIe card as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 3.
If you removed a PCIe card as part of a replacement operation, install a new PCIe card. See Install a PCIe Card.
If you removed a PCIe card as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.
If you are not replacing the PCIe card, install a filler panel. See Install a PCIe Card.