Remove the PCIe Flyover Cable

Before removing the PCIe Flyover cable, review the rules for configuring the PCIe electrical interfaces. See Configure PCIe Electrical Interfaces Using the PCIe Flyover Cable.

Prepare the server for service.
1. Power off the server.
  
  See Powering Down the Server.
2. Disconnect the power cords from the power supplies.
  
  See Disconnect Cables From the Server.
3. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
  
  See Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position.
4. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
  
  See Take Antistatic Measures.
5. Remove the server top cover.
  
  See Remove the Server Top Cover.
Locate the PCIe Flyover cable in the server.

The PCIe Flyover cable is installed on the rear left side of the system, between the motherboard handle and behind PCIe slots 6 and 7. The PCIe Flyover cable is connected to either the PCIe slot 6 or slot 7 electrical interface connector. Note which PCIe electrical interface is being used.
If necessary, remove PCI Riser 6 to ease access to the PCIe Flyover cable.
See Remove a PCIe Riser.
Disconnect and remove the PCIe Flyover cable.

At each end of the cable, press and hold the metal clip to disengage the locking mechanism, then gently lift the PCIe Flyover cable from the electrical interface connector.