HP Cluster Platform Server and Workstation Overview

5.2.6 Replacing or Installing a PCI Card
Use the following procedures to install and replace PCI cards.
Replacing a PCI Card
To replace a PCI or PCI Express card from an HP xw8400 workstation, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and then from the workstation.
2. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the workstation.
3. Remove the access panel by pulling up on the handle and lifting it off the chassis.
4. Lay the workstation on its side with the system board facing up.
5. Remove the PCI retainer, if necessary.
Note:
For added protection, some cards have PCI retainers installed to prevent movement during
shipping.
For short or tall cards, lift the PCI retainer arm (callout 1) with one hand, press in on the
sides (callout 2) of the retainer, and rotate it (callout 3) out of the chassis as shown in
Figure 5-14.
Figure 5-14 PCI Retainer
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6. Open the PCI retention clamp by pressing down on the two green clips (callout 1 in
Figure 5-15) at the ends of the clamp and rotating the clamp toward the back of the system.
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