Removing An Expansion Card - HP Compaq dx5150 SFF Hardware Reference Manual

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Removing an Expansion Card

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To remove an expansion card:
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect
any external devices.
3. Remove the computer cover. Refer to
Access Panel and Front Bezel."
4. Release the slot cover retention latch on the back of the computer
that secures the PCI slot covers by pulling the latch up.
5. Carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull
free from the socket. Pull the expansion card straight up from the
socket then away from the inside of the chassis. Be sure not to
scrape the card against the other components.
6. Store the card in anti-static packaging.
7. If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an
expansion slot cover to close the open slot.
8. Push the expansion slot cover latch down to secure the expansion
cards and expansion slot covers.
CAUTION: All expansion card slots on the rear of the computer must
contain either an expansion card or slot cover for proper cooling of
internal components during operation.
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