IBM 389, 387, 393, 391, 388, 441, 390 Removing a PCI card, What to do next, Installing a PCI card

7.Position the new PCI card on the PCI card slot for which you have removed the slot bracket and then carefully press the PCI card straight down until it is securely seated in the slot. Install the screw to secure the PCI card in place.

Note: Your PCI card might look different from the following illustration depending on the specific type.

Figure 41. Installing a PCI card

8.Depending on the type of the PCI card, you might need to connect any required cables. Refer to the documentation that comes with the PCI card for specific information.

What to do next:

•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.

•To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 162.

Removing a PCI card

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.

This topic provides instructions on how to remove a PCI card.

Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.

Note: Use any documentation that comes with the PCI card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.

To remove a PCI card, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

2.Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 85.

3.Lay the server on its side for easier operation.

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