Replacing The Pci Card - Lenovo ThinkCentre M800 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the PCI card

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
To replace the PCI card, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the
computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 88.
3. Locate the PCI card. The PCI card is installed in the card slot on the PCI adapter card. See "Computer
components" on page 31.
4. Pivot the card latch at the rear of the computer to the open position as shown. Then, grasp the card that
is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot.
Figure 73. Removing the PCI card
Notes:
• 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.
• If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the card retaining latch
the latch. Grasp the card and gently pull it out of the slot.
5. Install the new PCI card into the card slot on the PCI adapter card.
Note: Ensure that the metal tab
card into the card slot on the adapter.
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1 is in the closed position as shown before you install the new PCI
1 as shown to disengage