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Chapter 13: Upgrading Your Computer
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Adding or replacing add-in cards
An add-in card is a card used in your computer to add functionality to the
system. Use the following instructions to replace, add, or reseat an add-in card.
To replace, add, or reseat an add-in card:
1 Identify the computer case style. For more information, see “Identifying
your computer case style” on page 220.
2 Open the case using the instructions in “Opening the case” on page 243.
3 If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the
card, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables
after you install the new card.) See the add-in card documentation for
further instructions.
4 Remove the retention thumbscrew that secures the card retention cover
to the case.
Retention
thumbscrew
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