Apple Xserve G5 - Manual (Page 20)

18 - Xserve G5 Take Apart PCI Riser
Procedure
If all cards installed are the standard 7-inch version, you can remove the cards and riser
as a unit. However, if a RAID card or a 12-inch card is installed, you must disconnect the
card from the riser before removing the riser from the server. (See step 2 below.)
1. Release the thumbscrew that secures the card(s) to the back of the server and swing
the metal cover open.
Note: The thumbscrew is captive; you cannot remove it.
2. If any 12-inch card is installed, slide the card guide toward the front of the server to
release the card. Then remove the card from the riser.
3. Lift the latches slightly on either side of the riser connector to release it from the logic
board.
4. Pull the riser back from the logic board, and remove the riser and PCI card(s) from the
server.