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Before you replace and lower the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
• The tops of all adapters and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
• The notch in the top of the adapter or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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Gently press down on the card retention mechanism to secure the adapter bracket in place.
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Close the card retention latch and gently press until it clicks into place.
NOTICE: Do not route cables over or behind any installed cards. Cables routed over the cards can
prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
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Connect the adapter cable to the serial port adapter connector (SER2) on the system board.
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Connect any cables that should be attached to the serial port adapter.
NOTE: See the documentation for the serial port adapter for information about the cable connections.
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Replace the computer cover.
Removing a Serial Port Adapter
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Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
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fully seated card
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not fully seated card
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bracket within slot
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bracket caught outside of slot
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