Remove a PCIe Card

Removing a PCIe card is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before you remove the PCIe card.

1. Determine which PCIe card to remove.

   See Locate a Faulty PCIe Card.

2. Prepare for service.

   See Preparing for Service.

3. Remove the server to obtain access to internal components.

   See Accessing Internal Components.

4. Swing the retainer to its fully open position, and lift the PCIe card or filler out of the socket.
   
5. Set the PCIe card or filler aside.
6. Repeat from Step 4 for any additional PCIe cards or fillers to be removed.
7. Consider your next step.
   • If you are replacing a faulty card or installing an additional card, install the 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.

     See Install a PCIe Card.

8. Power on the server.

   See Returning a Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Locate a Faulty PCIe Card

• Install a PCIe Card

• Preparing for Service

• Returning a Server to Operation