Adding Or Replacing An Expansion Card - Gateway 6-Bay mBTX PRO User Manual

Adding or replacing an expansion card

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Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
page 121.
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it
on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
If you are adding a new expansion card, go to the next step. If you are replacing an
expansion card, go to Step
Disconnect any cables that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation.
(You may need to reconnect the cables after you install the new card.)
Open the card retention lever.
Remove the old expansion card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen
the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card.
Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.
Install the new card into the expansion slot. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end
to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
Reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from
manufacturer's instructions.
Replace the side panel.
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Card retention lever
"Removing the side panel" on
Step 4 or the
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