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• Only qualified personnel should perform the following steps. Failure to follow
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
• Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
1. Check the expansion cards and brackets supported by your model on the QNAP website.
a. Go to www.qnap.com/compatibility.
b. Click Search by NAS.
c. Specify the number of bays and the specific model of your NAS.
d. Under Category, select Expansion Card.
e. Locate the expansion card model in the list and then click the corresponding Note icon.
2. Power off the NAS.
3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect all cables and external attachments.
5. Remove the front cover.
a. Locate the locking mechanism on the left side of the NAS.
b. Slide the lock down to unlock the front cover.
c. Slide the front cover to the left and then pull.
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