Removing Adapters

Before you begin:

ŸRead “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.

Ÿ Remove the system unit 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 pla

 

attaches

it

to the

frame

of

the

system unit, remove it now.

2. Remove

the expansion-slot screw

for

the

adapter;

then grasp the adap

pull

it

free

from

the

socket.

 

 

 

 

Note:

If

the

adapter

you

are

removing

has a ground wire or a brack

 

to

 

the

frame

of

the system

unit,

remove it

now.

Riser

Adapter

3.Place the removed adapter in a safe place, such as a static-protect available.

4. If

you

are

not replacing the adapter in this slot, install an expansi

into

the

empty

expansion slot.

5.Go to “Device Records” on page A-3 and update the system information. here to continue.

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IBM RS/6000 7043 43P manual Removing Adapters, Before you begin