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Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card, Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

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NOTE Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card. a. If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis. Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot. Figure 2-11 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover b. If you are removing a standard PCI card, hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Lift the card straight up to remove it. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components. Figure 2-12 Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 23

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NOTE
Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be
attached to the expansion card.
a.
If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion
slot cover on the back of the chassis. Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot.
Figure 2-11
Removing an Expansion Slot Cover
b.
If you are removing a standard PCI card, hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back
and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Lift the card straight up to remove it.
Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.
Figure 2-12
Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card
ENWW
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
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