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Install a PCIe Card or Filler
This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD. This
Caution -
sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow antistatic
practices as described in
1.
Remove a PCIe card or filler.
See
"Remove a PCIe Card or Filler" on page
2.
Attach an antistatic wrist strap, unpack the PCIe card or PCIe filler, and place on
an antistatic mat.
3.
Remove any transceivers from the PCIe card before installing the card.
4.
Ensure that the server is powered off and all power cords are disconnected from
the server power supplies.
See
"Removing Power From the Server" on page
5.
Determine which slot to install the PCIe card in.
If you are not replacing an existing PCIe card and need information about deciding which slot
to install the card in, see
6.
Open the PCIe card locking mechanism for this PCIe card slot.
The locking mechanism might already be disengaged if you removed a PCIe card or filler from
that slot.
"ESD Measures" on page
114.
"PCIe Card Configuration" on page
Install a PCIe Card or Filler
42.
46.
113.
Servicing PCIe Cards
117
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