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3
Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket.
4
Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location.
5
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a
card-slot opening.
6
If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove
the card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
• For PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its
connector.
• For PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top
corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
NOTE: The position of the card shown in the illustration is indicative and may
vary from the original.
7
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on
configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise
customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they
are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, laceration by
moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer
from the electrical outlet before installing any cards.
8
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card
is fully seated in the slot.
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