Compaq 470007-802 Deskpro EN Series of Personal Computers - Slim Desktop Model - Page 47

Expansion Cards, Removing an Expansion Slot Cover, Removing or Installing a PCI Expansion Card

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4.11 Expansion Cards 4.11.1 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2). 2. Remove the access panel (Section 4.6). 3. Locate the correct vacant expansion card slot on the back of the computer. 4. Remove the screw at the top of the expansion slot cover, then remove the expansion slot cover from the slot as illustrated. 4.11.2 To replace the expansion slot cover, reverse the removal procedure. Removing or Installing a PCI Expansion Card 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2). 2. Remove the access panel (Section 4.6). If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8. 3. To remove an expansion card, disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card. 4. Remove the screw at the top of the expansion slot. 5. Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the slot. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components. 6. Store the card in anti-static packaging. 7. Install an expansion slot cover or new expansion card to close the open slot (Section 4.11.1). 4-14 Removal & Replacement Procedures

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4-14
Removal & Replacement Procedures
4.11
Expansion Cards
4.11.1
Removing an Expansion Slot Cover
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
2.
Remove the access panel (Section 4.6).
3.
Locate the correct vacant expansion card slot on the back of the computer.
4.
Remove the screw at the top of the expansion slot cover, then remove the expansion
slot cover from the slot as illustrated.
To replace the expansion slot cover, reverse the removal procedure.
4.11.2
Removing or Installing a PCI Expansion Card
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
2.
Remove the access panel (Section 4.6).
If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8.
3.
To remove an expansion card, disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card.
4.
Remove the screw at the top of the expansion slot.
5.
Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull
free from the slot. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.
6.
Store the card in anti-static packaging.
7.
Install an expansion slot cover or new expansion card to close the open slot
(Section 4.11.1).