Removing the cover

Use these instructions to open and remove the cover from the PCIe Expansion Node.

Before you remove the PCIe Expansion Node cover, complete the following steps:
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the PCIe Expansion Node is installed in a Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see Removing a PCIe Expansion Node and attached compute node host for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the PCIe Expansion Node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the PCIe Expansion Node with the right side of the unit toward you.

Statement 21
Graphic illustrating Safety Statement 21

CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.

To open and remove the PCIe Expansion Node cover, complete the following steps:

  1. Press on the release button and slide the cover toward the rear of the PCIe Expansion Node; then, lift the cover away from the PCIe Expansion Node, as shown in the following illustration.

    Graphic illustrating how to open and remove the PCIe Expansion Node cover
  2. Lay the cover flat or store it for future use.