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PCI Adapter or Blank Filler Removal from a Snap-Assembly-Type Cassette:

Metal edges might be sharp.

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, go

to "PCI Adapter or Blank Filler Removal from a Screw Assembly Type Cassette" on page 943. PCI

adapter cassettes that are snapped together, can be identified by the blue grommet and snap

button located next to the PCI adapter cassette release handle.

Use this procedure when you are preparing to install or replace an adapter or an adapter blank filler in the

system unit or an I/O drawer.

Note: An adapter or an adapter blank filler must be installed into the PCI adapter cassette assembly

before it is reinstalled in a system unit or an I/O drawer.

Determine the slot of the system or I/O drawer in which you plan to install or remove an adapter, and refer

to the procedures for removing an adapter from the system. Before beginning this procedure, remove the

PCI adapter cassette assembly from the system unit or I/O drawer.

Note: It may take approximately 30 to 40 minutes to perform this procedure the first time. This time

includes using the instructions in this guide and performing the steps. Thereafter, performing this

procedure usually takes approximately 10 minutes.

Before performing the following steps, familiarize yourself with the entire procedure.

To remove a PCI adapter or blank filler from a cassette assembly, do the following:

1. Place the PCI adapter cassette assembly on a flat work surface with the cover facing up, and the top

of the adapter facing you. See the following illustration.

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Chapter 9. Removal and Replacement Procedures