Removing a PCI adapter from the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D with the power off

Remove a PCI adapter with the system power off.

1. Complete the prerequisite tasks that are described in Before you begin.
2. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and handling static-sensitive devices. For information, see Avoiding electric shock and Handling static-sensitive devices.
3. Stop the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
4. If your system is a rack-mounted system, place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
5. Remove the service access cover.
   • For a rack-mounted system, see Removing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system.
   • For a stand-alone system, see Removing the service access cover on a stand-alone system.
6. If you are removing a failing PCI adapter, use the service label on the service access cover to match the failing part with its location code. For instructions, see 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D locations. If you are removing the PCI adapter for other reasons, continue to the next step.
7. Reach behind the system and disconnect all power cords from the unit you are servicing.
   Figure 1. Disconnecting the power cords
   Note: An optional power supply is available in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, or 8202-E4D system. The 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D system is equipped with a mandatory second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been disconnected.

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8. Attach the wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
   • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have a wrist strap, just before removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
9. Determine which adapter you plan to remove, and then label and disconnect all cables that are attached to that adapter.
10. Record the slot number and location of each adapter being removed.
    Note: Adapter slots are numbered on the rear of the system.
11. If the adapter latch (B) is not already in the open position, pull the latch into the open position by pressing down on it from its clip on the back of the system, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
    Figure 2. Removing a PCI adapter from a rack-mounted system unit

    
    Figure 3. Removing a PCI adapter from a stand-alone system unit

    
12. Carefully grasp the PCI adapter by its top edge or tailstock (A), and remove it from the system. Store the adapter in a safe place.
    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.
13. If your system has an expansion riser, you can pull the low profile PCI adapter from its slot by its tailstock (A), as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
    Figure 4. Removing a PCI adapter from an expansion riser in a rack-mounted system

    
    Figure 5. Removing a PCI adapter from an expansion riser in a stand-alone system

    
14. If you are removing a PCI adapter as part of another procedure, return to that procedure. If not, continue to the next step.
15. If you plan to install another adapter into the vacated slot, go to Replacing a PCI adapter in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D with the power off; otherwise, continue with the next step.
16. Install a tailstock filler in the newly vacated slot.
17. Replace or close the service access cover.
    • For a rack-mounted system, see Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system.
    • For a stand-alone system, see Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone system.
18. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the operating position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the operating position.
19. Reconnect the power source to the system.
20. Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Starting a system or logical partition.
21. To replace the PCI adapter, see Replacing a PCI adapter in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D with the power off.