32 Cards
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components,
ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTICE: If you have the optional dual-graphics card configuration, see "Removing
a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38 to remove or
replace a graphics card.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 13).
3
Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
4
Press down the release tab on the top of the card retainer at the
appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis
wall.
5
Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.
NOTE: If the card is full-length, pull back on the alignment guide release tab to
release the alignment guide from the fan cage.
1 PCI card 2 PCI Express x16 card
3 PCI Express x16 card slot 4 PCI Express x8 card
5 PCI Express x8 card slot 6 PCI Express x1 card
7 PCI Express x1 card slot
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