HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 61
PCIe riser board
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 31).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
o Extend the server from the rack (on page 32).
o Remove the server from the rack (on page 34).
4. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 37).
5. Disconnect all cables connected to existing expansion boards.
6. Remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage" on page 56).
7. Remove any existing expansion board from the riser board.
8. Remove the riser board:
o Full-height riser board
o Low-profile riser board
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.