Note: All adapter-attention assembly parts are shown. Replace the parts that are needed and save
the unused parts for future use.
Step 5. Lift each part of the adapter-retention assembly that you are removing from the system board.
Step 6. Carefully return the node to the bottom-side-down orientation.
If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use
any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Install the adapter-retention assembly
Use this information to install the adapter-retention assembly.
Before you install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation Guidelines” on page 21 to ensure that you work safely.
The adapter-retention assembly consists of 12 separate parts. You can replace only the parts that you
choose and save the unused parts for future use.
To install the adapter-retention assembly, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-B4_LYuT9X1MRWBU6UzX9gO
• Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50481482
Figure 17. Adapter-retention assembly installation
Step 1. Carefully place the compute node on its side, making sure the protruding part of the handle is at the
top.
Attention: If you place the compute node on its side, with the protruding part of the handle at the
bottom, the compute node will not be stable and might fall over.
Step 2. Align each part of the adapter-retention assembly on the system board.
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