Expansion Cards; Expansion Slot Cover Lock; Pci/Pcie Expansion Card - HP dx2100 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

6.6 Expansion Cards

6.6.1 Expansion Slot Cover Lock

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the right access panel
3. Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on.
4. On the rear of the computer, remove the retaining screw 1 then, slide the slot cover lock up
2 to access the expansion slot cover.
To reinstall the slot cover lock, reverse the removal procedure.

6.6.2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card

To remove an expansion card continue with step 1.
To install an expansion card in an existing empty slot go to step 9.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the right access panel
3. Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on.
4. Remove the slot cover lock
5. Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card.
6. Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free
from the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.
7. Store the card in anti-static packaging.
8. Install a new expansion card or an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.
If not installing a replacement expansion card, skip to step __.
To install an expansion card in an empty slot continue with step 9.
Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT
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