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Removal and Replacement Procedures100
To remove a PCI Express card:
1. Disconnect power from the system (page 79), remove the access panel (page 86) and remove the PCI
card support (page 98), if installed.
2. Lift the PCI levers
1 by first pressing down and then up.
3. Remove the power supply cable
2, if installed, and press in on the “hockey stick” lever 3 while lifting
the card
4 out of the chassis. Store the card in an anti-static bag.
4. Install a PCI slot cover and close the PCI levers. If the PCI levers do not close, be sure all cards are
properly seated and then try again.
To install a PCI Express card:
1. Disconnect power from the system (page 79), remove the access panel (page 86) and remove the PCI
card support (page 98), if installed.
2. Lift the PCI levers
1 by first pressing down and then up.
3. Remove the PCI slot cover
2.
4. Lower the PCI Express
3 card into the chassis. Verify that the keyed components of the card align with
the socket.
5. If required, plug in the power supply cable
4.
6. Close the PCI levers
5. If the PCI levers do not close, be sure all cards are properly seated.