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3
Open the expansion card cover.
4
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To
avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other
non-abrasive surface.
5
If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that
are attached to the card, noting their locations and
orientation. (You may have to reconnect the cables after
you install the new card.)
6
Remove the old expansion card (if necessary). You can
slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen it, but do
not bend the card sideways.
To remove a card (such as a video card) from the PCI
Express slot, press the card release lever before trying
to remove the card.
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion
card. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.
7
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.
8
Reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your
notes from Step 5, or, if you are adding a new card,
follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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