Removing an Add-in Card
1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and
remove the side panel as described in “Opening
and Closing the PC” on page 1.
2 Gently lay the PC on its side.
3 Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the
motherboard.
4 If you are replacing a card, make a note of any
external or internal cables attached to the card,
and then disconnect them.
5 Loosen the screw on the card you are replacing.
Hold the card at the top and carefully pull the card
straight out of the add-in card slot.
Installing an Add-in Card
1 Align the edge of the add-in card with the slot
on the chassis and gently but firmly press the
card straight down into the add-in card slot. The
whole connector should be seated properly in the
card slot.
2 Attach the screw to secure the card.
3 Connect any external or internal cables attached to
the card.
4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel
and close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the
PC” on page 1.
NOTE: If the new card or device isn’t working, read
through the card manufacturer’s installation
instructions, and recheck all connections, including
those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and
monitor.
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