Removal and replacement procedures
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7.
Remove the PCI latch by pushing up on the clear plastic piece of the PCI
latch that extends below the chassis under the latch.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Removing a PCI retaining clip
1.
Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page
18
).
2.
Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Removing the server from the
rack" on page
19
).
3.
Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page
19
).
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do
not operate the server unless all expansion slots have either an
expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
4.
Open the PCI latch, and unlock the PCI retaining clip.
5.
Remove the expansion board from the slot, if installed.