Removing an adapter/GPU adapter

Use this information to remove an adapter/GPU adapter.

1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords; then, remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
3. Grasp the PCI riser-cage assembly at the blue tabs and lift to remove the PCI riser-cage assembly.
4. Disconnect any cables from the adapter/GPU adapter.
5. Place the PCI riser-cage assembly on a flat and static-protective surface.
6. Carefully grasp the adapter/GPU adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter/GPU adapter from the PCI riser-cage assembly.
   Figure 1. Adapter removal
   
   

   Figure 2. GPU adapter removal (with front PCI riser assembly)
   
   

   Figure 3. GPU adapter removal (with rear PCI riser assembly)