Replace a RIO/HSL adapter in a model 515, 520 (with 1.9 GHz processor), or 525

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1. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in Before you begin.
2. Power off the system unit to remove a RIO/HSL adapter. See Stop the system or logical partition.
3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the adapter at the back of the system.
4. Place the server or unit in the service position. See Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position.
5. Remove the cover from the system unit. Unscrew the retaining screws A and then slide back cover B to remove.
   Figure 1. Cover removal on a stand-alone system

   
   Figure 2. Cover removal on a rack-mounted system

   
6. Attach the wrist strap.
7. Press tabs on the blue locking latches A on the FSP card inward, then pull up on latches until they unlatch B. See following figure.
8. Remove the FSP card and adapter. The RIO/HSL adapter is attached to the FSP card mounting bracket. The adapter mounting bracket has a hole at the bottom. The FSP card mounting bracket has a stud at the bottom of the bracket that fits into the hole in the adapter bracket. The top of the FSP bracket has two small latches that slide into the cutouts on the top of the RIO/HSL bracket.
   Figure 3. FSP card removal on a stand-alone system

   
   Figure 4. FSP card removal on a rack-mounted system

   
9. Remove the existing adapter from the FSP card mounting bracket. Slide the adapter bracket back to disengage the latches on the FSP card mounting bracket. Make sure the stud on the bottom of the FSP card mounting bracket is unseated from the adapter bracket.
10. Install a new RIO/HSL adapter. Slide the retaining tabs of the adapter into the appropriate slots on the FSP card mounting bracket. Seat the stud on the FSP card mounting bracket into the retaining hole on the adapter.
11. Reinstall the FSP card.
    Important: When installing the FSP card mounting bracket with the RIO/HSL adapter inserted, all memory latches must be closed. If there are empty memory slots and the memory latches are left open, the FSP card mounting bracket with the RIO/HSL adapter inserted cannot be installed.
12. Push down on the blue locking latches A until they latch C.
    Figure 5. FSP card installation on a stand-alone system

    
    Figure 6. FSP card installation on a rack-mounted system

    
13. Replace the service access cover. For instructions, see Install the service access cover on the model 285, 51x, 52x, 55x, 710, or OpenPower 720.
    Figure 7. Cover installation on a stand-alone system

    
    Figure 8. Cover installation on a rack-mounted system

    
14. If you are working on a rack-mounted system unit, ensure that the system cables are routed correctly through the cable-management arm.
15. Place the server or unit in the operating position. See Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the operating position.
16. Reconnect all power and signal cables to their respective connectors.
17. Close the back rack door or the back system door.
18. Start the system. See Start the system or logical partition.
19. Verify that the new resource is working correctly. For instructions, see Verify the installed part.