Lenovo ThinkStation P500 Hardware Maintenance Manual page 177

Note: This section uses illustrations for installing or replacing a flex adapter on a ThinkStation P500
computer as examples. For a ThinkStation P700 computer, the plastic tab on the flex adapter might be
shorter than illustrated.
To install or replace a flex adapter, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 111.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the flex adapter slot on the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 34.
5. Pull and pivot the tab on the front fan assembly as shown to open the latch inside.
Figure 106. Opening the latch in the front fan assembly
6. If you are replacing an old flex adapter, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it
out of the flex adapter slot.
Note: If there is any cable connected to the old flex adapter, disconnect the cable first.
Figure 107. Removing the flex adapter
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