Removing an adapter from the I/O enclosure
To remove a PCIe adapter from the I/O enclosure, complete the following steps.
Screws
Slot cover
PCIe bay cover
I/O enclosure
PCI slots
Tabs
Adapter
End of
Bay cover
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
2. If the system-board tray is installed in a chassis, remove it (see “Removing the
system-board tray from a 2U chassis” on page 75 or “Removing the
system-board tray from a 3U chassis” on page 77).
3. Remove the I/O enclosure (see “Removing an expansion enclosure from a
system-board tray” on page 73).
4. Carefully set the I/O enclosure on a flat, static-protective surface.
5. Remove the PCIe adapter bay cover from the I/O enclosure and save it for
future use (see “Removing the PCIe adapter bay cover” on page 113).
6. Make a note of where cables are attached to the adapter; then, disconnect the
cables.
7. Pull the adapter out of the connector on the PCIe riser-card assembly.
8. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
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