Removing host cards, Removing host, Cards – Perle Systems Adaptors User Manual

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Removing host cards

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Chapter 2 Installing drivers and host cards

Removing host cards

To remove a host card from your system proceed as follows;

1. Turn off the power to your system and disconnect the mains supply.

2. Remove the system cover to expose the inside of the connector panel for host cards.

3. Disconnect any distribution cables or boxes connected to the card you want to remove

4. Undo the securing screw for the host card you want to remove then lift the card out of its

slot as shown in the next picture.

5. Repeat step

4.

until you have removed all the host cards you want.

6. Replace and secure the system cover.

7. Plug in the mains lead and turn on the power.

Removal of host cards is now complete. For further details about installation of host cards
including other types, see

Before you start

on page

17

.

Note

The exact location of host card slots varies for different systems, for exact mechanical
details of your system, refer to your system documentation.

Warning

Dangerous voltages exist inside computer systems. Before
removing host cards from your system, turn off the power supply
and disconnect the mains lead.

Caution

Full anti-static precautions should be taken when handling host
cards.

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