Installing Or Replacing A Pci Express Card - Lenovo 10AU User Manual

Installing or replacing a PCI Express card

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI Express card. Your computer has two
PCI Express x1 card slots and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot.
To install or replace a PCI Express card, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 35.
3. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, do one of the following:
• If you are installing a PCI Express card, remove the screw that secures the appropriate metal slot
cover. Then, remove the metal slot cover.
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