NetApp E5700 - Page 102

3. Align the three thumbscrews on the HIC with the corresponding holes on the controller, and align
the connector on the bottom of the HIC with the HIC interface connector on the controller card.
Be careful not to scratch or bump the components on the bottom of the HIC or on the top of the
controller card.
4. Carefully lower the HIC into place, and seat the HIC connector by pressing gently on the HIC.
Attention: Possible equipment damage – Be very careful not to pinch the gold ribbon
connector for the controller LEDs between the HIC and the thumbscrews.
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Host interface card (HIC)
2
Thumbscrews
5. Hand-tighten the HIC thumbscrews.
Do not use a screwdriver, or you might over-tighten the screws.
6. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, attach the new HIC faceplate to the controller canister with the
four screws you removed previously.
After you finish
Go to Step 4: Reinstall controller canister on page 102.
Step 4: Reinstall controller canister
You reinstall the controller canister into the controller shelf after installing the new host interface
card (HIC).
Steps
1. Reinstall the cover on the controller canister by sliding the cover from back to front until the
button clicks.
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