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Removal and replacement procedures 54
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,
expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize
the amount of time the access panel is open.
1. Power down the server (on page 25).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 26).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 30).
4. If any full-length expansion boards are installed, remove the full-length expansion board shipping
bracket ("Full-length expansion board shipping bracket" on page 31).
5. Remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage" on page 32).
6. Remove the expansion slot cover:
o To remove slot cover 1 or 4, push in on the retainer to release it, and then slide out the cover.
o To remove slot covers 2 and 3, lift up on the latch, remove the latch, and then remove the cover.