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Removing and installing a PCI expansion card
To remove and install a PCI expansion card:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 37. Make
sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord and all other cables
connected to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 38.
3 If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the old card.
4 Lift the PCI riser assembly from the system board by lifting the two, blue latches on
the assembly.
5 If you are replacing a card, remove the old expansion card. You can slightly rock the
card end-to-end to loosen and remove the card (do not bend the card sideways), then
proceed to Step 6.
- OR -
If you need to change out the PCI riser connector, follow the instructions in
“Removing and installing a PCI riser connector” on page 72.
6 Insert the new PCI card into the card slot. You can slightly rock the card end-to-end
to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
7 Connect any cables to the card following the instructions in the card’s documentation.
Caution Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card.
Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.