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Chapter 1
Remove/Replace System Components
Removing/Replacing System Components
Removing the PCI Cage, I/O Card and PCI Backplane Board
To remove the PCI cage, I/O card and PCI backplane board from the system, you will need
to follow the procedures discussed in the subsequent sections.
PCI Cage Removal
To remove the PCI cage, follow this procedure:
1. Complete the procedure in the section “Removing the Front Bezel and Top Cover”
found in this chapter.
2. Complete the procedure in the section “Removing the CD Drive” (steps 1 through
3; in this chapter), “Removing the DAT Drive” (steps 1 through 5; in Appendix
C), or “Removing the Flexible Disk Drive” (steps 1 through 5; in Appendix D).
3. Lift up on the PCI cage handle (the CD, DAT or flexible disk drives must be
removed). See Figure 1-22.
Figure 1-22. Lifting Up on the PCI Cage Handle
4. Remove the PCI cage from the system. See Figure 1-23.
Figure 1-23. Removing the PCI Cage from the System
PCI Cage Handle
PCI Cage