Replacing A Pci Card - Lenovo ThinkCentre 3026 Maintenance Instructions Manual

Replacing a PCI card

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your
computer has one standard PCI card slot and one PCI Express x16 graphics card
slot.
To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 120.
3. Rotate the PCI card retainer to the open position.
4. If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. If you
Figure 48. Removing a PCI card
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Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and
understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety
and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and
gently pull it out of the slot.
Notes:
a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each
side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot.