46 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 330
Installing an adapter
Complete the following steps to install an adapter:
Attention: When you handle electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, take
precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these
devices, refer to “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 110.
1. Review the safety precautions that are listed in “Chapter 9. Related service
information,” on page 107.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
power cords.
3. Remove the server from the rack; then, remove the cover as shown. For more
information see “Removing the cover” on page 44.
4. Remove the expansion slot clip that holds the expansion slot cover in place by
sliding it upward and off the frame of the server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your
hardware.
Cover release
lever
Screws