Removing the processor cards

Complete this task to remove the processor cards from the enclosure to reduce the weight of the enclosure during installation.

ESD warningUse approved ESD procedures to prevent damage.

The processor cards are located in the rear of the expansion enclosure. One of the cards is located below the rear operator panel and above the battery backup units. The other card is located below the battery backup units and above the system service card.
Location of processor cards

To remove the processor cards, perform the following steps:

  1. Press the orange release button. This releases both handles.
  2. Grip both handles, one with each hand.
  3. Pull both handles out and towards the outside of the enclosure. The right handle pulls out and to the right of the enclosure. The left handle pulls out and to the left of the enclosure. This partially ejects the processor card from the slot.
  4. Use the handles to pull the processor card partially out of the slot.
  5. Grip the processor card with both hands to pull the resource completely from the slot.
These images show a processor card removal procedure.
Processor card remove and replace procedure
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