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10 Install an expansion slot cover over the empty slot, or install a replacement card in
the slot.
■ To install an expansion slot cover, align the cover with the slot from the back of
the chassis, then press the cover into the slot. Rotate the card retention clip into
the chassis to the closed position.
■ To install a replacement card, see “To install a hot-swap PCI expansion card:” on
page 102.
11 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 72.
To remove a hot-swap PCI expansion card with hardware hot-plug interface:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 65.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 66, but do not turn off
or unplug the server.
3 Press the attention button adjacent the PCI slot for the card to be removed, then wait
for the power LED for that slot to turn off.
4 Disconnect any cables attached to the card.
5 Push the top of the card retention clip for the slot you are using down slightly, then
rotate it out the back of the case to open it (see illustration in “To remove a hot-swap
PCI expansion card with operating system hot-plug interface:” on page 99).
6 For full-length cards, press the front PCI card retainer to release the card.
7 Pull up on the card to remove it. To loosen the card you can slightly rock the card
end-to-end, but do not bend the card sideways.
8 Put the card in an anti-static bag for storage.
Caution
Only PCI cards in slots 1 - 5 are hot-swappable. Do not attempt to
install or remove PCI cards in slots 6 or 7 without turning off your
server and disconnecting it from the AC power source.
Important
To abort the hot-plug operation, press the attention button again
within five seconds.
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card.
Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.
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