Artesyn ATCA-7470 Installation and Use (October 2014) - Manual (Page 61)

Hardware Preparation and Installation
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To remove the accelerator module:
1. Remove the blade from the system.
2. Remove the three screws of the ACC-module from the bottom side (three Holes in Bottom
side cover).
3. Remove the Accelerator Module with Standoffs from the Blade.
4. Reinstall the blade into the system.
2.6 Installing and Removing the Blade
The blade is fully compatible to the AdvancedTCA standard and is designed to be used in
AdvancedTCA shelves.
The blade can be installed in any AdvancedTCA node slot. Do not install it in an AdvancedTCA
hub slot.
2.6.1 Installing the Blade
The following procedure describes the installation of the blade. It assumes that your system is
powered on. If your system is not powered on, you can disregard the blue LED and skip the
respective step. In this case, it is purely a mechanical installation.
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect blade installation and removal can damage circuits or
shorten their life.
Before touching the blade or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an
ESD-safe environment.
Blade Malfunctioning
Incorrect blade installation and removal can result in blade malfunctioning.
When plugging the blade in or removing it, do not press on the face plate but use the
handles.