IBM 8124, 8138, 8131, 8123, 8137, 8122 manual Replacing an adapter

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Replacing an adapter

Attention:

Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.

1.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 5. Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.

2.At the rear of the computer, push the blue adapter latch as indicated and pivot it to the open position.

3.Remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter connector.

4.Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. Ensure the adapter is fully seated into the adapter connector.

5.At the rear of the computer, pivot the blue adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapters.

6.Go to “Completing the installation” on page 33.

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Contents Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8122, 8123 Types 8131, 8137 Page Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8122, 8123 Types 8131, 8137 Page Contents Iv Hardware Replacement Guide Overview Tools required Handling static-sensitive devicesLocations Locating componentsIeee 1394 connector some 4 Microphone connector Models Locating connectors on the rear of the computer Identifying parts on the system board Replacing hardware Removing the computer coverHardware Replacement Guide Replacing hardware Replacing the power supply Removing and replacing the front bezelReplacing hardware Hardware Replacement Guide Replacing hardware Replacing the system board assembly Replacing hardware Hardware Replacement Guide Replacing hardware Hardware Replacement Guide Replacing hardware Hardware Replacement Guide Replacing the microprocessor Hardware Replacement Guide Replacing hardware Hardware Replacement Guide Replacing hardware Hardware Replacement Guide Replacing a memory module Replacing an adapter Replacing the hard disk drive Replacing an optical drive Replacing hardware Replacing the diskette drive Replacing the keyboardReplacing the mouse Replacing the internal speakerHardware Replacement Guide Completing the installation Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROM Page Part Number 39J7784