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11. Lift the black tab attached to the adapter retainer assembly, and keep the black tab in a vertical
position.
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1 296/C3 or 296/E3 5 PCI adapter faceplate (dotted lines)
2 Adapter Retainer Assembly 6 Adapter Retainer Assembly (in the unlocked
position)
3 Adapter Retainer Assembly (retainer seat
down and the locking latch in the locked
position)
7 PCI Adapter
4 Adapter Retainer Assembly (retainer seat
down and the locking latch in the unlocked
position)
12. Carefully grasp the PCI adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and remove it from the system.
Store the adapter in a safe place.
13. If you are removing a PCI adapter as part of another procedure, return to that procedure. If not,
continue to the next step.
14. If you do not plan to install another adapter into the vacated slot, seal the expansion slot using an
expansion-slot cover. If you are installing another adapter, go to “Replacing or Installing a
Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter” on page 20.
15. If you have other options to install, refer to the procedures for that option. If you do not have other
options to install, continue to the next step.
16. Connect the adapter cables.
17. On a 296/C3, route the cables through the cable-management arm.
18. Replace the service access cover as described in “Replacing the 296/C3 Service Access Cover” on
page 12 or “Replacing the 296/E3 Service Access Cover” on page 13.
19. Reconnect the power source to the system.
Chapter 2. Removal, Replacement, and Installation Procedures
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