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Removal and replacement procedures 45
5.
Remove the PCI riser cage.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Expansion slot covers
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
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 27).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 28, "Extend the
server from the rack" on page 28).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 34).
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 43).
5. Remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage" on page 44).
6. Remove the expansion slot cover: