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PCI switch card removal and installation - IBM eServer xSeries 250, Netfinity 7600

Troubleshooting


Problem

Instructions for installing and removing the PCI switch card

Resolving The Problem

pci switch card

1. Switch card latches
2. Switch card assembly

Removing the PCI switch card

Note: To replace the switch card, reverse the steps above.

WARNING: The presence of ac standby power might result in damage to the hardware unless you disconnect the power cord for each power source from the electrical outlet.

  1. Power-off the server.
  2. Disconnect the power cord for each power source from the electrical outlet.
  3. Remove the top cover.
  4. Disconnect the switch card cable from the Processor/PCI board.
  5. Disengage the switch card:
    1. Press the switch card latches toward the front and sides of the server.
    2. Push the latches through the notches.

  6. When the switch card latches have been disengaged from the notches, gently pull the switch card free and lift it up and out of the server.

    Note: You may have to tilt the top of the switch card toward the front of the server when removing it.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
23 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-45414

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