Hardware Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Product features
- Hardware upgrades
- Serviceability features
- Warnings and cautions
- Removing the computer access panel
- Replacing the computer access panel
- Removing the front bezel
- Removing bezel blanks
- Replacing the front bezel
- Removing and installing the optional front bezel dust filter
- System board connections
- Upgrading system memory
- Removing or installing an expansion card
- Drive positions
- Removing and Installing drives
- Installing a security lock
- Battery replacement
- Electrostatic discharge
- Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation
- Accessibility
- Index
c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm (1) on the back of the expansion
socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free
from the socket. Lift the card straight up (2) then away from the inside of the chassis (3) to remove
it. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.
9. Store the removed card in anti-static packaging.
10. If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.
IMPORTANT: After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot
cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.
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