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Removing a PCI Express x1 Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. The latch will remain in the open position.
3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
6. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
7. Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Installing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card, remove the installed card (see Removing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards).
3. Prepare the card for installation.
4. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
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card retention latch
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alignment guide
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card
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card-edge connector
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card connector
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release tab
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of your computer.
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your
computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be
sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.