Procedure
To remove the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps.
1. Remove the cover (see "Removing the compute node cover" on page 498).
2. Remove the air baffles.
3. If necessary, remove the I/O expansion adapters (see "Removing an I/O
expansion adapter" on page 524).
4. Carefully place the chassis on its side with the front handle side up.
5. Using a T9 Torx screwdriver, remove the three screws that secure the
adapter-retention assembly.
6. Lift the adapter-retention assembly from the system board.
7. Carefully return the chassis to the bottom-side-down orientation.
What to do next
If you are instructed to return the adapter-retention assembly, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Installing the adapter-retention assembly
Use this information to install the adapter-retention assembly.
Before you begin
Before you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 487.
2. If the compute node is installed in an IBM Flex System chassis, remove it (see
"Removing a compute node from a chassis" on page 489 for instructions).
Adapter retention
assemblies
Chapter 7. Installing, removing, and replacing compute node components
Screws
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