Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other
moving components.
1. Check the expansion cards and brackets supported by your model on the QNAP website.
a. Go to www.qnap.com/compatibility.
b. Click Search by NAS.
c. Specify the number of bays and the specific model of your NAS.
d. Under Category, select the component or device type.
e. Locate a specific component or device model in the list.
f. Optional: Click the corresponding Note icon to view more information.
2. Power off the device.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect all cables and external attachments.
5. Remove the top cover.
a. Remove the screw that secures the cover to the chassis.
b. Lift the cover off the device.
6. Remove the PCIe cover.
a. Remove the screw that secures the cover to the bracket.
b. Carefully pull the bracket away from the card.
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