Replacing An Adapter In A Pci Adapter Cassette - IBM pSeries 690 Service Manual

Long Adapter Removal: To remove a long adapter, do the following:
1. Each adapter arm has a release tab that allows the arm to be moved away from the adapter in the
cassette assembly. Use your fingernail to lift the tab, to allow the arm to be moved away from the
adapter. Lift the release tab on the long adapter arm, and slide it off the cassette linkage assembly.
2. Remove the adapter from the cassette linkage assembly by rotating the bottom of the tailstock out, as
shown in the following illustration. Store the adapter in a safe place.
3. The removal procedure for the PCI adapter cassette assembly is complete. To install a new adapter or
blank filler in the cassette, go to "Installing a New Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter" on page 906.

Replacing an Adapter in a PCI Adapter Cassette

CAUTION:
Metal edges might be sharp.
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This procedure is performed when preparing to install a new adapter or a blank filler in the processor
subsystem or an I/O drawer. Familiarize yourself with the entire procedure before performing the following
steps.
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1 Release Tab
1 Cassette Linkage
Assembly
2 Adapter
3 Bottom of Tailstock
4 Handle