IBM B50 manual Removing Adapters, Before you begin

Removing Adapters

Before you begin:

ŸRead “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive

Devices” on page 4-3.

Ÿ Remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4).

1. Note the location of the adapter you are removing.

Note:

If

the adapter you are removing

has a grounding strap or a plate that

attaches

it

to the

frame

of

the

server,

remove it

now.

2. Remove the expansion-slot

thumbscrew

for

the

adapter;

then

grasp

the adapter

and

pull

it free from the socket.

Note:

If

the

adapter

you

are

removing

has

a

ground

wire

or a

bracket attached

to

the

frame

of

the

server,

remove it

now.

3.	Place the removed				adapter	in a	safe	place, such as	a static-protection bag if on
is available.
4.	If	you	are	not	replacing	the	adapter	in this slot,	install an expansion-slot cover
into		the	empty	expansion slot.

5.Go to “Device Records” on page A-2 and update the system information. Return here to continue.

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