Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the system with the power off

You can remove a PCI adapter with the system power off.

1. Complete the prerequisite tasks that are described in Before you begin.
2. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and handling static-sensitive devices. For information, see Avoiding electric shock and Handling static-sensitive devices.
3. Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
4. Stop the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
5. Disconnect all power cords from the unit you are servicing.
   Figure 1. Disconnecting the power cords
   Note: The 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or 9109-RMD system is equipped with a mandatory second power supply. Before you continue with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been disconnected.

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6. Attach the wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
   • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
   • If you do not have a wrist strap, just before removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
7. Determine the location of PCI adapter in the system.
8. Pull down the cassette handle (A) as shown in the following figure. Pull the PCI cassette out of the system.
   Attention: A cassette containing either a PCI adapter or filler panel must be placed in the PCI adapter slot of the system unit for proper air flow and cooling.
   Figure 2. Removing a PCI adapter cassette from the system

   
9. Place the cassette with the cover facing up on an approved ESD surface.
   Note: The cover will have a label on it.
10. To remove the adapter from the cassette, see Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter single-width, fourth generation cassette.