a. Grasp the riser-card assembly by the blue touch points and pull it out of thePCIe riser-card connector on the system board.b. Disconnect any cables (including external cables) from the adapter.c. Lift up the adapter retention latch that secures the adapter.d. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull theadapter from the riser-card assembly.PCI riser-card assemblyAdaptere. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.6. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions,and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.Replacing an adapterNote:v The instructions in this section apply to any supported adapter (for example,network adapters).v See “Installing an adapter” on page 66 for additional notes and information thatyou must consider when you install an adapter in the server.v Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-onvideo adapter is not supported.To replace an adapter, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and the“Installation guidelines” on page 33.2. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route theinternal adapter cables before you install the adapter.3. Install the new adapter in a PCIe slot on the system board,a. Make sure that the retention latch is in the open position.b. Connect any internal cables to the adapter.c. Insert the adapter into the connector, aligning the edge connector on theadapter with the connector on the system board.Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 213
