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Hardware Upgrades
Installing or Removing an Expansion Card
The computer contains expansion slots that can be used to upgrade or
add components to the computer.
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, see the “Smart Cover
Lock” section or use Computer Setup to unlock it.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then disconnect
any external devices.
4. Remove the computer access panel and locate the correct vacant
expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding
expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis.
5. Push down and out on the two green thumb tabs inside the chassis
and rotate the expansion card retention latch up.
Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer
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