Processor Card; Removal Of Processor Card - IBM RS/6000 44P 270 Service Manual

Processor Card

This section covers the removal and replacement of a processor card.

Removal of Processor Card

Attention: When you remove a card make sure that you do not let it come into contact
1. If you have not already done so, shut down the system as described in "Stopping
the System Unit" on page 224.
2. If you have not already done so, unplug the system unit power cable from the
electrical outlet.
3. If you have not already done so, remove the front, rear, and left side covers
described in "Removal of Covers" on page 226.
4. Remove the processor and memory card cover as described in "Removal of
Processor and Memory Card Cover" on page 231.
5. The processor card is secured in place with card camming latches, one on each
end of the card. Open the card camming latches.
Attention: To prevent damage to the card and the card connectors, open or close
with the card below it.
the camming latches at the same time.
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