Removing And Replacing A Pci Card; Before You Begin; Removing A Pci Card - HP Pavilion Slimline s7200 - Desktop PC Manual

Removing and Replacing a PCI Card

You can also replace the modem card in the PCI card slot with a new
modem card or another PCI card. The Modem card is a telephone
modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot.

Before You Begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the
component:
Due to the small PC size, you can only install a small, low-
IMPORTANT:
profile PCI card of the same approximate size of the modem card. HP
recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 5 watts
or less.
Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI slot. Some external
connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the card, may not
fit properly into the back panel.
This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver.

Removing a PCI Card

1 Prepare the PC and remove the PC cover. Complete the "Opening the PC"
procedures on page 2.
2 Inside the PC, locate the PCI card slot on the motherboard.
3 Make a note of any internal cables attached to the card, and then
disconnect them.
4 Remove the screw on the modem card bracket holder (A) on the outside of
the frame. Remove the bracket holder.
5 Hold the card at the top and carefully pull the card straight out of the
slot (B).
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