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4
Disconnect the PS/2 serial-port cable from the system board (see "System Board Components" on
page 95).
5
Ease the PS/2 serial-port adapter bracket out of its retention slot.
6
If you are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of
the computer. The brackets keep dust and dirt out of your computer and maintain the airflow that cools your
computer.
7
Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
• The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
8
Secure any remaining card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
9
Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 317).
Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 90).
3
Remove the riser-card cage:
a
Check any cables connected to cards through the back panel openings. Disconnect any cables that
will not reach the riser-card cage once they are removed from the computer.