Replacing a PCI adapter in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D with the power off

Replace 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. Stop the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
4. If your system is a rack-mounted system, place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
5. Remove the service access cover.
   • For a rack-mounted system, see Removing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system.
   • For a stand-alone system, see Removing the service access cover on a stand-alone system.
6. If you are replacing a failing PCI adapter, use the service label on the service access cover to match the failing part with its location code. For instructions, see 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D locations. Alternatively, use the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to identify the failing part with its location code. For instructions, see Setting up and accessing the ASMI. If you are replacing the PCI adapter for other reasons, continue to the next step.
7. Reach behind the system and disconnect all power cords from the unit you are servicing.
   Figure 1. Disconnecting the power cords
   Note: An optional power supply is available in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, or 8202-E4D system. The 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D system is equipped with a mandatory second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been disconnected.

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8. 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.
9. If necessary, remove the new adapter from the antistatic package.
   Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold connectors on the adapter.
10. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
    Note: Some PCI adapters are shipped from the manufacturer with a blue handle or support bracket along the back edge of the card. To use adapters of this type in this system, you must remove the blue handle or support bracket from the card.
    Attention: A pin on the tailstock of the adapter resembles a removable screw. Do not remove this pin. It is required for correct alignment and seating.
11. Remove the adapter that you want to replace. For instructions, see Removing a PCI adapter from the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D with the power off.
12. If necessary, remove the adapter expansion slot filler.
13. If the target slot’s adapter latch (B) is not already in the open position, pull the latch into the open position by pressing down on it from its clip on the back of the system.
    Note: If you are installing a PCI adapter on the expansion riser, there is no adapter latch.
14. Carefully grasp the new adapter by its tailstock (A), and align the adapter with the expansion slot and its connector on the system backplane.
15. Press the adapter firmly into its connector.
    Attention: When you install an adapter into the system, be sure that it is completely and correctly seated in its connector.
16. Pull the adapter latch (B) back into place, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
    Figure 2. Replacing a PCI adapter in a rack-mounted system unit

    
    Figure 3. Replacing a PCI adapter in a stand-alone system unit

    
17. If your system has an expansion riser, you can press the low profile PCI adapter into its slot. Guide it into position by its tailstock (A) and then press the adapter into its slot, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
    Figure 4. Replacing a PCI adapter in an expansion riser in a rack-mounted system

    
    Figure 5. Replacing a PCI adapter in an expansion riser in a stand-alone system

    
18. Connect the adapter cables.
19. If you are servicing a rack-mounted system, route the cables through the cable-management arm.
20. Replace or close the service access cover.
    • For a rack-mounted system, see Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system.
    • For a stand-alone system, see Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone system.
21. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the operating position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted model into the operating position.
22. Reconnect the power source to the system.
23. Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Starting a system or logical partition.
24. Verify the installed part.
    • If you replaced the part because of a service action, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying a repair.
    • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.