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• If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging
and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a
minimum of 5 seconds. If at any point in this service process you move away from the
system, it is important to again discharge yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface for
at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service process.
2. If needed, label and remove the cables from the PCIe adapter. Also, if needed, label and remove any
plugs that extend out of the PCIe adapter.
3. Remove the PCIe adapter from the system backplane by lifting the adapter.
Figure 98. Removing a PCIe adapter
4. Place the PCIe adapter on an ESD mat.
Replacing a PCIe adapter in the 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-
GTX system
To replace PCIe adapters, complete the steps in this procedure.
About this task
Attention: For safety and airflow purposes, if you remove parts from the system, you must ensure
that:
• PCIe tailstock fillers are present.
• Graphic processor unit (GPU) airflow baffles are present.
Removing and replacing parts in the 8335-GTW or 8335-GTX 109
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