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Installing an Expansion Card
The computer has two PCI expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate an expansion
card up to 6.875 inches (17.46 cm) in length. To install an expansion card:
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the
lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any
external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external
devices.
4. Remove the computer access panel.
5. Remove the expansion card cage and identify the slot into which you want to
insert the expansion card.
6. Release the slot cover retention latch
rotating the latch outward.
7. Remove the slot cover by sliding it out
Removing the Expansion Slot Cover
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that secures the PCI slot covers by
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