Removing an adapter from the 9040-MR9 system

To remove an adapter from the system, complete the steps in this procedure.

Procedure

Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
Remove the cassette from the slot:
1. Squeeze the latch lever (A) and press down on the latch (B) in the direction shown.
  This action pivots the cassette forward and releases the cassette from the slot.
2. Pull out the cassette from its slot.
  
  Figure 1. Removing an adapter cassette from the 9040-MR9 system
Choose from the following options:
- To remove an adapter from a cassette that has adapter retainers and strips, continue with step 4.
- To remove an adapter from a cassette that doesn't have adapter retainers and strips, continue with step 5.
If your cassette has two adapter retainers and strips, complete the following steps to remove an adapter from a cassette.
1. Open the tailstock clamp (A) by rotating the clamp in the direction that is shown.
2. Remove the adapter retainers (B) by rotating them in the direction that is shown and moving them all the way off the strips.
3. Open the cassette by pressing and sliding the release bar (C) in the direction that is shown.
4. Remove the adapter.
  
  Figure 2. Removing an adapter from a cassette for the 9040-MR9 system
If your cassette doesn't have two adapter retainers and strips, complete the following steps to remove the adapter from the cassette.
1. Open the tailstock clamp (A) by rotating the clamp in the direction that is shown.
2. Open the cassette by pressing and sliding the release bar (B) in the direction that is shown.
3. Remove the adapter.
  
  Figure 3. Removing an adapter from a cassette for the 9040-MR9 system
Place the removed adapter on an approved ESD surface.