Remove a PCIe Card

Note:

PCIe slot 1 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems.

Note:

Prior to replacing or installing a PCIe card, refer to the card documentation for specific installation and cabling instructions.

1. Remove the PCIe riser from the server.

   See Remove a PCIe Riser.

2. Remove the PCIe card from the PCIe riser.
   1. Hold the riser in one hand and use your other hand to carefully pull the PCIe card connector out of the riser.
      
      
      
3. Place the PCIe card on an antistatic mat.

   Caution:

   Whenever you remove a PCIe card, replace it with another PCIe card or a PCIe filler panel. Installing PCIe filler panels in vacant PCIe slots helps reduce the level of electromagnetic interference (EMI) emitted by the server and provides proper airflow across all server components. See Remove and Install Filler Panels.