Removing An Agp Card - Dell Dimension 4600C Service Manual

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AGP Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual or Product Information
Guide.
Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP card.
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
5. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
6. Open the computer cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

Removing an AGP Card

1. Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the filler bracket up.
2. Slide the card clip toward the front of the computer until the tab is out of the notch on the card.
3. Pull the card up and out of the AGP connector.