8. Grasp the RAID card by its edges and gently slide the RAID card out of the RAID card retention bracket
and the riser card assembly 2.
Note: The RAID card might t tightly into the PCI Express card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each
side of the RAID card a small and equal amount until it is completely removed from the slot.
Figure49. Removing the RAID card
9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the RAID card to any unpainted surface on the outside
of the server. Then, take the RAID card and the low-prole bracket out of the package.
Note: Carefully handle the RAID card by its edges.
10. Remove the two screws from the RAID card and then remove the full-height bracket from the RAID card.
Figure50. Removing the full-height bracket from the RAID card
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