Pci Card; Removing A Pci Card - Sun Microsystems Sun Blade 100 Service Manual

8.4

PCI Card

To remove and replace a PCI card, proceed as follows.
8.4.1

Removing a PCI Card

1. Power off the system, remove the system cover, and attach an antistatic wrist strap
as described in Chapter 5 "Preparing for Component Removal and Replacement."
Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear
an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat. Store ESD-sensitive
components in antistatic bags before placing them on any surface.
2. Disconnect all external cables from the PCI card (
3. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw securing the PCI card
bracket retainer to the chassis.
4. Remove the PCI bracket retainer from the system.
5. If you are removing a long PCI card, slide back the retractable card guide to
release the card.
Caution – To avoid damaging the card's connector, do not apply force to only one
end or one side of the card.
6. Grasp the two corners of the PCI card and pull the card straight out from the riser
board connector.
7. Place the PCI card on an antistatic mat.
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