4. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open position.

5. Disconnect the PS/2 serial-port cable from the system board (see

6. Grasp the PS/2 serial-port adapter bracket by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

7. If you are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

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.

8. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:

The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

9. Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.

10. Replace the riser-card cage:

a. Align the tabs in the side of the riser-card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and slide the riser-card cage down into place.

b. Ensure that the riser-card connectors are fully seated in the connectors on the system board.

c. Rotate the riser-card cage handle to the down position.

11. Replace the computer cover (see

12. Uninstall the adapter's driver. See the documentation that came with the adapter for instructions.

eSATA

eSATA allows for full SATA data transfer rates (3 GB/sec) between a drive and the chipset, approximately six times the data throughput of USB.

eSATA on your computer also supports hot-plugging. Hot-plugging allows for device detection without powering down your computer prior to connecting the

device to your computer. When a device is connected, the operating system automatically recognizes the change. However, the computer must be powered

down before removal and/or replacement.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.