Hardware Installation and Uninstalling
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PC Cards cifX Compact PCI, Mini PCI, Mini PCIe, PCI-104 | Installation, Operation and Hardware Description
DOC120205UM53EN | Revision 53 | English | 2019-03 | Released | Public
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6.4 Installing PC Cards cifX Mini PCI and Mini PCI Express
1. Requirements
Obey to the installation instructions of the Mini PCI or Mini PCI Express
socket manufacturer.
There must be enough space above the socket. During installation, the PC
card must not be affected by pressure or other forces.
2. Take safety precautions.
Lethal Electrical Shock caused by parts with more than 50V!
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Disconnect the power plug of the PC or of the connecting device.
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Make sure, that the power supply is off at the PC or at the connecting
device.
Electrostatically sensitive Devices
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To prevent damage to the PC and the PC card cifX, make sure, that the
PC card cifX is grounded via the endplate and the PC and make sure,
that you are discharged when you install/uninstall the PC card cifX.
3. Open cabinet.
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Open the cabinet of the PC or of the connecting device.
4. Install the basic card of the PC card cifX
Mini PCI
.
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Plug the basic card into the Mini PCI socket on the mainboard until it
snaps into place.
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Press the clamps on the sides at the Mini PCI socket until they snap
into place, to fasten the basic card to the mainboard.
5. Install the basic card of the PC card cifX
Mini PCI Express
.
To mount the basic card in the Mini PCI Express system connector,
proceed as follows:
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Plug the basic card into the Mini PCI Express system connector approx.
at a 25° angle without tilting it.
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Figure 50: Insertion angle approx. 25° (example)