IBM 8872 Service Guide - Page 118
Removing, replacing, Adapter
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Removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Adapter To remove a PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following steps: PCI-X retaining bar PCI-X divider Attention Tab LED (yellow) Power LED (green) Adapter retention latch DCAC 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 99. 2. If the adapter is not hot-pluggable, turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary to remove or install the adapter. 3. Remove the top cover (see "Top cover and bezel" on page 113). 4. Disconnect any cables from the adapter. 5. Open the blue PCI-X retaining bar by lifting the front edge. 6. Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of the server and open the tab. The power LED for the slot turns off. 7. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter from the server. 8. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. To install the replacement PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following steps: 102 IBM xSeries 460 Type 8872 and xSeries MXE 460 Type 8874: Problem Determination and Service Guide