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Don't rock the card from side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot.

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7 Prepare the card slot by doing one of the following: m If a card is already in the slot you want to use, hold the assembly and remove the card, taking care not to touch its surface. Store the card in static-proof packaging made to protect it. m If no card is in the slot, be sure to remove the slot cover (which came loose when you loosened the cover's thumbscrew on the back panel). 8 Remove the card you're installing from its packaging and hold it by its corners, taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card. 9 Align the card's connector with the expansion slot in the assembly and carefully press it into the slot until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot. PCI card PCI riser card If you are installing a 12-inch card, align it with the card guide. Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted. m Don't rock the card from side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot. m Don't force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the connector and the slot for damage or obstruction, then try inserting the card again. m Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it resists and stays in place, and if its gold connectors are barely visible, the card is connected. 62 Chapter 5

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5
7
Prepare the card slot by doing one of the following:
m
If a card is already in the slot you want to use, hold the assembly and remove the card,
taking care not to touch its surface.
Store the card in static-proof packaging made to protect it.
m
If no card is in the slot, be sure to remove the slot cover (which came loose when you
loosened the cover’s thumbscrew on the back panel).
8
Remove the card you’re installing from its packaging and hold it by its corners, taking care
not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card.
9
Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot in the assembly and carefully press it into
the slot until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot.
If you are installing a 12-inch card, align it with the card guide.
Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.
m
Don’t rock the card from side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot.
m
Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the
connector and the slot for damage or obstruction, then try inserting the card again.
m
Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it resists and stays in place, and if
its gold connectors are barely visible, the card is connected.
PCI riser card
PCI card