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Removing and Replacing Parts on the OptiPlex NX1 Net PC Chassis 7-9
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The computer has a removable expansion-card cage. The expansion-card cage
contains the hard-disk drive, the riser board, and any installed expansion card.
You must remove the expansion-card cage to remove or install the hard-disk
drive, an expansion card, or the riser board.
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To remove the expansion-card cage, follow these steps:
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To replace an expansion-card cage, keep it flush against the left side of the
chassis to ensure that the two cage slots engage the tabs on the left side of
the computer. Press gently downward on the back-right corner of the
expansion-card cage while rotating the securing lever forward.
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