Installing or removing a pcie card – Lenovo ThinkServer RD550 User Manual
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Note: Use any documentation that comes with the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module and follow
those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.
To remove the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 63.
3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 63.
4. Disconnect the cable of the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module from the RAID card.
5. Gently lift the plastic tab
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that secures the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module. Then, slide the
ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module as shown to completely remove it from the chassis.
Figure 56. Removing the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module
6. If you are instructed to return the old ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module, follow all packaging
instructions and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144.
Installing or removing a PCIe card
This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove a PCIe card, such as an Ethernet card, a RAID
card, or any other supported PCIe cards.
Note: The PCIe card is extremely sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 62 first and carefully perform the operation.
Installing a PCIe card
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”
on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
To install a PCIe card on the riser card assembly, do the following:
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