Removing an I/O expansion adapter

Use this information to remove an I/O expansion adapter.

Before you remove the I/O expansion adapter, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the compute node is installed in a chassis, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.

To remove an I/O expansion adapter, complete the following steps.


Graphic illustrating removing an I/O expansion adapter.

  1. Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
  2. Locate the I/O expansion adapter connectors (see System-board layouts).
  3. Open the retention clips.
  4. Lift the I/O expansion adapter from the connector and remove the I/O expansion adapter from the compute node. You might find it helpful to rock the adapter back and forth, from front to rear, to disengage the adapter.
    Important: Rocking the adapter from side to side might damage the I/O expansion adapter connector.
If you are instructed to return the I/O expansion adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Parent topic: Removing and replacing Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs)