Removing The iDRAC Ports CardCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.2. Open the system.3. Disconnect any cables connected to the iDRAC Ports card.4. Lift the expansion-card latch5. Remove the iDRAC Ports card.6. If installed, remove the expansion card from slot 1 of expansion-card riser 1.7. Supporting the expansion-card riser, hold the iDRAC Ports card by its edges and remove it from the iDRAC Portscard connector on the riser.8. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening andclose the expansion-card latch.NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid inproper cooling and airflow inside the system.9. Close the system.10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.66
