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Removing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter
To remove a non-hot-pluggable PCI adapter, do the following:
1. Stop the system as described in “Stopping the System” on page 9.
2. Place the system into the service position as described in “Placing the 296/C3 into the Service
Position” on page 6 or “Placing the 296/E3 into the Service and Operating Position” on page 7.
3. On a 296/C3, open the rear rack door.
4. Disconnect the power source to the system.
Note: This system may be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this
procedure, ensure that the system power source is completely disconnected.
5. Remove the service access cover as described in “Removing the 296/C3 Service Access Cover” on
page 12 or “Removing the 296/E3 Service Access Cover” on page 13. See the following illustration.
6. Determine which adapter you plan to remove, then label and disconnect all cables attached to that
adapter.
7. Record the slot number and location of each adapter being removed.
Note: Adapter slots are numbered on the rear of the system.
8. Before handling any card, board, or memory DIMM, refer to “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on
page 4.
9. If you are removing a short adapter, continue to the next step.
If you are removing a long adapter, do the following:
a. Unlatch and open the PCI adapter light-pipe plate attached to the fan tray.
b. Note the guide grooves located toward the front of the system in the disk drive backplane, and
align the adapter properly.
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1 Service Access Cover 4 System
2 PCI Adapters 5 Light-Pipe Plate
3 Fan Tray 6 Adapter Expansion Slot Shields
10. Rotate the adapter locking latch counterclockwise, as shown in the following illustration.
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296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide