PCI Adapter or Blank Filler Removal from a Snap-Assembly-TypeCassetteCAUTION:Metal edges might be sharp.C38Use this procedure when you are preparing to install or replace an adapter or an adapter blank filler in thesystem unit or an I/O drawer.Note: An adapter or an adapter blank filler must be installed into the PCI adapter cassette assemblybefore it is reinstalled in a system unit or an I/O drawer.Determine the slot of the system or I/O drawer in which you plan to install or remove an adapter, and referto the procedures for removing an adapter from the system. Before beginning this procedure, remove thePCI adapter cassette assembly from the system unit or I/O drawer.Note: It may take approximately 30 to 40 minutes to perform this procedure the first time. This timeincludes using the instructions in this guide and performing the steps. Thereafter, performing thisprocedure usually takes approximately 10 minutes.Before performing the following steps, familiarize yourself with the entire procedure.To remove a PCI adapter or blank filler from a cassette assembly, do the following:1. Place the PCI adapter cassette assembly on a flat work surface with the cover facing up, and the topof the adapter facing you. See the following illustration.1 Cover 3 Top of Cover2 Handle140 Eserver pSeries 655 User’s Guide
