Replacing The Pci Express Card - Lenovo ideacentre 510 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual

Step 9. Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to the front I/O assembly.
Step 10. Remove the card reader from the front I/O assembly.
Step 11. Install the new card reader :
a. Align the new card reader into position, and then secure it to the front I/O assembly with two
screws.
b. Slide the front I/O assembly into the chassis and secure it with one screw.
c. Connect the data cables to the motherboard.
Step 12. Reinstall all the removed parts, and then reconnect the cables.

Replacing the PCI Express card

To replace the PCI Express card:
Step 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and
all attached devices.
Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to Locating connectors,
controls and components to locate the various connectors.
Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to Removing the computer cover.
Step 5. Remove the front bezel. Refer to Removing the front bezel.
Step 6. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward
Step 7. Pivot the card latch outward to open the latch
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