Lenovo ThinkStation P900 (English) User Guide - ThinkStation P900 (type 30A4 a - Page 117

Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect

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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 77. 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the flex adapter slots. 4. Locate the flex adapter slot in which you want to install or replace a flex adapter. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 5. Note: If your computer is installed with only one microprocessor, ensure you install a flex adapter into the flex adapter slot 1. If your computer is installed with two microprocessors, ensure you install flex adapters into the flex adapter slot 1 first, and then the flex adapter slot 2. 5. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a flex adapter, do one of the following: • If you are installing a flex adapter, pivot the tab 1 upward to open the latch 2 inside the multi-function bracket. 1 2 Figure 43. Opening the card latch Chapter 9. Installing or replacing hardware 105

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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 77.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the flex adapter slots.
4. Locate the flex adapter slot in which you want to install or replace a flex adapter. See “Locating parts on
the system board” on page 5.
Note:
If your computer is installed with only one microprocessor, ensure you install a flex adapter into
the flex adapter slot 1. If your computer is installed with two microprocessors, ensure you install flex
adapters into the flex adapter slot 1 first, and then the flex adapter slot 2.
5. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a flex adapter, do one of the following:
• If you are installing a flex adapter, pivot the tab
1
upward to open the latch
2
inside the multi-function
bracket.
1
2
Figure 43. Opening the card latch
Chapter 9
.
Installing or replacing hardware
105