Removing the HBA
If you need to remove the HBA from the system, follow the procedure in this section.
To Remove the HBA
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Prepare your operating system for HBA removal.
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Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
See Observing ESD and Handling Precautions.
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Refer to the service manual for your specific system to remove the system
cover, power down the system, and remove AC power cords from the system, if
required.
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Refer to the service manual for your specific system to locate the HBA in
the chassis of the system.
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Disengage the retention clip that secures the HBA to the chassis of the
system and pull up carefully to unseat the HBA from the PCIe slot.
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Detach all cables from the HBA.
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Refer to the service manual for your specific system to reattach the
system cover, reinstall AC power cords to the system, and power on the
system, as necessary.