IBM pSeries 690 Service Manual page 930

PCI Adapter or Blank Filler Removal from a Screw Assembly Type Cassette:
Note: Before doing the following procedure determine if your PCI adapter cassette is snapped together or
held together with three screws. If your PCI adapter cassette is held together with three screws,
follow this procedure. If your PCI adapter cassette is snapped together, see "PCI Adapter or Blank
Filler Removal from a Snap-Assembly-Type Cassette" on page 918. PCI adapter cassettes that are
snapped together, can be identified by the blue grommett and snap button located next to the PCI
adapter cassette release handle.
Removal:
1. Remove the PCI card assembly from the I/O subsystem (for hot-pluggable adapters see "Removing
and Replacing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter" on page 904, for non-hot-pluggable adapters, see
"Removing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter" on page 903).
2. Position the assembly on a flat surface, with the tailstock to the left and the card connector toward
you.
3. Remove the three screws from the top cover groove, and the two screws at the heel corner.
4. Pop the rear end of the cover off the guide bump and remove the cover.
5. Position the assembly on a flat surface, with the tailstock to the right and the card connector toward
you.
6. Remove the three screws from the top of the bezel assembly.
7. Position the assembly on a flat surface, with the tailstock to the left and the card connector toward
you.
8. Flex the support arm downward until the top clip on the card arm is accessible.
9. Use a small screwdriver to lift the guide lock, and slide the card arm away from the PCI card until the
card end is free.
10. Push the lower-front heel off the card, and remove the PCI card from the assembly.
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