6. Remove the PCI shield by reaching behind the shield and gently pulling on the two
pull tabs. Refer to the illustration on page 37.
7. If you are removing full-length adapters, then retract the adapter retention bar
which is built into the lower front fan housing. Refer to the illustration on page 37.
8. Remove the adapter bracket retaining screw.
9. With one hand, touch any metal surface of the chassis to minimize static electric
discharge.
10. Remove the adapter from the system unit.
11. If you are installing another adapter in this slot location, skip to step 8 on page 38.
If you are not, replace the expansion-slot cover and screw, if available.
12. Replace the PCI shield with the pull tabs facing inside the system unit.
13. If you have additional options to install, refer to “Option List” on page 30 for the
appropriate page number, and skip to that section. Otherwise, continue with these
steps.
Card Retention Bar Lever
in the Opened Position
Card Retention Bar Lever
in
the Opened Position
PCI ShieldPCI Shield
Adapter Bracket
Retaining Screws
Adapter
Bracket
Retaining
Screws
Card Retention Bar Lever
in the Closed Position
Card
Retention Bar Lever
in
the Closed Position
Retention Bar Lever
Retaining Clip
Retention Bar Lever
Retaining
Clip
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