Removing host cards, Removing, Host cards – Perle Systems RIO 5500036-17 User Manual
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Removing host cards
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Chapter 2 Installing hardware and software
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. Remove all cables plugged into the host card.
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 (ISA card shown).
5. Repeat step
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
.
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.