Removing the BMC card from the 8335-GTB

Learn how to remove the BMC card in the IBM® Power® System S822LC (8335-GTB) system.

1. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
   Attention:

   • Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
   • When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is used 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 an ESD wrist strap, just prior to 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.
2. If needed, label and remove the cables from the BMC card.
3. Using the blue tab, open the release latch (A) at the socket end of the BMC card as shown in Figure 1. Pull up on the blue tab (B) at the rear of the card.
   Figure 1. Removing the BMC card

   
4. Pull out the BMC card from the slot by holding onto the blue tabs on the card.
5. Place the BMC card on an ESD mat.