Figure 35. Removing a PCIe adapter from the 9009-41A stand-alone system
4. Place the removed adapter on an approved ESD surface.
Replacing a PCIe adapter in the 9009-41A, 9009-42A, or 9223-42H system
To replace a PCIe adapter in the system, complete the steps in this procedure.
Procedure
1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged
into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
2. Ensure that the target slot is empty.
3. If necessary, remove the adapter from the antistatic package.
Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold connectors on the adapter.
4. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, antistatic surface.
Attention: A pin on the tailstock of the adapter resembles a removable screw. Do not remove
this pin. It is required for correct alignment and seating.
5. Choose from the followings options:
• If the system power is turned off, continue with step "11" on page 49.
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