3Com S27x, S26x, S24x installation manual Removing an, Expansion Card

Removing/Replacing PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x Switch Cards

Removing/Replacing PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x Switch Cards

Introduction	This section describes how to remove the PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x switch
	cards. The I/O cards are located in seven full-size and one half-size slots on the
	motherboard.
Removing an
	Follow these steps to remove an expansion card:

Expansion Card

Step	Action
1	Verify that the power is OFF by removing the power cord.
2	Remove the top cover (refer to Figure 4-1).
3	Unlock the latch at the top of the support bar by turning the latch
	counterclockwise 1/4 turn (Figure 4-4).
4	Pull the support bar out from the chassis.
5	To remove an expansion card:
	• Remove the holding screw that is to the left of the card to be
	removed (Figure 4-5).
	• Disconnect any external cables attached to the card being removed.
	• Gently pull the card away from its connectors and slide the card
	out.

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