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## Remove a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card

Note - This is a cold service procedure that can be performed by customers. See Cold Service, Replaceable by Customer for more information about cold service procedures.

| Caution - This procedure involves handling circuit boards that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ensure that you follow ESD preventative practices to avoid damaging the circuit boards.

| Caution - Components inside the chassis might be hot. Use caution when servicing components inside the chassis.

1. Extend the server to the maintenance position.

   See Extend the Server.

2. Remove the top cover.

   See Remove the Top Cover.

3. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
4. Disconnect the data cables from the card.

   Note - If the riser has cards installed in both slots, disconnect all cables connected to both cards.

   Tip - Label the cables to ensure proper connection to the replacement card.

5. Remove the riser that contains the card.

   See Remove a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser

6. With the riser placed on an antistatic surface, disengage the card from its connector and place it on an antistatic surface.

   The card is held in place by a retention clip, which you must rotate up before the card can be removed.

7. If you are not replacing the card, install a PCIe filler panel in the slot.

   | Caution - To ensure proper system cooling and EMI shielding, you must use the appropriate PCIe filler panel for the server.

##### Related Information

- Install a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card

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