Removing And Replacing Pci/Pci-X Card Dividers; Removing A Pci/Pci-X Card Divider - HP Integrity rx6600 User's & Service Manual

Removing and Replacing PCI/PCI-X Card Dividers

PCI/PCI-X card dividers are located on the I/O board assembly, between the PCI/PCI-X cards. Eight dividers
provide short circuit protection to the hot-pluggable PCI/PCI-X cards by preventing inadvertent contact
between cards during the replacement, addition, or removal of a card.
WARNING Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been disconnected
from the server prior to performing this procedure.
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an ac power
source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in
the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to
equipment.
CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions can result in damage to the server.

Removing a PCI/PCI-X Card Divider

To remove a PCI/PCI-X card divider, follow these steps:
Step 1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See "Powering Off the Server" on page 50.
Step 2. If rack installed, slide the server completely out from the rack. See "Extending the Server from the
Rack" on page 57.
Step 3. Remove the top cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 58.
CAUTION
Step 4. Use a tool to carefully push the two tabs that attach the card divider to the I/O board assembly.
Chapter 4
When extracting the card divider, ensure you release the locking tabs completely or
you can damage them. If you damage the tabs, the divider does not seat properly
when you reinsert it.
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