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6. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion board.
7. Using the callouts shown in Figure 3-51 as a guide, press the PCI-X retaining clip toward
the front of the server to lock it in the open position (callout 1).
Figure 3-51 Removing a PCI Card from an HP ProLiant DL585 Server
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8. Press down on the expansion slot latch to release it (callout 2).
9. Open the latch (callout 3).
10. Remove the board from the slot (callout 4).
11. Remove the new PCI card from its antistatic plastic bag. Handle the adapter gently, preferably
by the front panel or card edges. Do not touch the connectors. The front panel of the adapter
is the metal plate that contains the port connector and LEDs.
12. Record the adapter card serial number located on the card for future reference.
13. Insert the new PCI card in the slot, as shown in by callout 1 in Figure 3-52, applying even
pressure to seat the board securely. Be sure the adapter is fully seated.
Figure 3-52 Installing a PCI Card in an HP ProLiant DL585 Server
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14. Close the expansion slot latch (callout 2).
15. Close the PCI-X retaining clip.
16. Reinstall the access panel, reversing the steps in Section 3.7.2.
17. Replace the server in the rack, reversing the steps in Section 3.7.2.
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