Flex Adapter - Lenovo ThinkStation P910 User Manual

Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message
might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.
10. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
11. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date, time, and any passwords. See "Using the Setup Utility
program" on page 35.

Flex adapter

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page v.
Depending on your computer model, the following flex adapters might be installed in the flex adapter slots:
• Flex adapter with two mini-SAS HD connectors
• Flex adapter with one SATA 3.0 connector, one USB 2.0 connector, and two mini-SAS HD connectors
• Flex adapter with two M.2 slots (with the M.2 solid-state drive installed in some models)
To install or replace a flex adapter, do the following:
1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 59.
2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the flex adapter slots.
3. Locate the flex adapter slot in which you want to install or replace a flex adapter. See "Parts on the
system board" on page 7.
Note: If your computer is installed with only one microprocessor, ensure you install a flex adapter into
the flex adapter slot 1. If your computer is installed with two microprocessors, ensure that you install
flex adapters into the flex adapter slot 1 first, and then the flex adapter slot 2.
4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a flex adapter, do one of the following:
• If you are installing a flex adapter, pivot the tab
bracket.
Figure 69. Opening the card latch
1 upward to open the latch
1 2
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2 inside the multi-function
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