Lenovo 30A0 Hardware Maintenance Manual page 161

To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 150.
3. Rotate the PCI card retainer to the open position.
4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following:
• If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover.
• If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it
out of the slot.
Figure 99. Removing a PCI card
Notes:
a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small
amount until it is removed from the card slot.
b. If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, disengage the card retaining latch on the PCI card
slot. Then grasp the card and gently pull it out of the slot.
Figure 100. Disengaging the card retaining latch
5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package.
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