HP ENVY 700-074 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 20

Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card, Before you begin, Removing the add-in card

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Upgrading or Replacing an Add-in Card Computer features may vary by model. 10 - 15 minutes Before you begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the add-in card. WARNING! Never open the cover with the power applied. You might damage your computer or be injured by the spinning the fan blades. WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edge inside the computer. WARNING! Keep your hands away from the moving fan. WARNING! Keep fingers and tools clear of the fan when the power is applied. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components. IMPORTANT: A add-in card is extremely sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Static electricity can damage the card. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall. Removing the add-in card 1. Remove any media or storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, and USB. 2. Close all programs, and then shut down your operating system. 3. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord and all attached cables from the back of the computer. 4. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw at the back of the computer that secures the side panel to the computer. 18 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model.

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Upgrading or Replacing
an Add-in Card
Computer features may vary by model.
10 – 15 minutes
Before you begin
Observe the following requirements before removing
and replacing the add-in card.
WARNING!
Never open the cover with the power
applied. You might damage your computer or be
injured by the spinning the fan blades.
WARNING!
Avoid touching sharp edge inside the
computer.
WARNING!
Keep your hands away from the
moving fan.
WARNING!
Keep fingers and tools clear of the
fan when the power is applied.
CAUTION:
Static electricity can damage the
electronic components inside the computer. Discharge
static electricity by touching the metal cage of the
computer before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
IMPORTANT:
A add-in card is extremely sensitive
to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Static
electricity can damage the card.
Tools Needed
●
Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver
Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a
surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall.
Removing the add-in card
1.
Remove any media or storage devices such as
CDs, DVDs, and USB.
2.
Close all programs, and then shut down your
operating system.
3.
Unplug the computer by disconnecting the
power cord and all attached cables from the
back of the computer.
4.
Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the
screw at the back of the computer that secures
the side panel to the computer.
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide
Features may vary by model.