HP dx2290 Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dx2290 Business PC - Page 41

PCI/PCIe Expansion Card, Preparation for Disassembly, on Access Panel, Expansion Slot Cover Lock

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PCI/PCIe Expansion Card To remove an expansion card continue with step 1. To install an expansion card in an existing empty slot go to step 9. 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 26). 2. Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 28). 3. Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on. 4. Remove the slot cover lock (Expansion Slot Cover Lock on page 32). If you are installing an expansion card for the first time go to step 9. If you are replacing an existing expansion card go to step 5. 5. Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card. 6. Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components. 7. Store the card in anti-static packaging. 8. Install a new expansion card or an expansion slot cover to close the open slot. To install a replacement expansion card go to step 10. 9. If you are installing an expansion card for the first time you must first remove the expansion slot cover. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Be sure you remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing. Removable Shield Top shield Second shield Third shield Bottom shield Expansion Card Type PCI PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x 16 Expansion Cards 33

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PCI/PCIe Expansion Card
To remove an expansion card continue with step 1.
To install an expansion card in an existing empty slot go to step 9.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly
on page
26
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
Access Panel
on page
28
).
3.
Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on.
4.
Remove the slot cover lock (
Expansion Slot Cover Lock
on page
32
).
If you are installing an expansion card for the first time go to step 9.
If you are replacing an existing expansion card go to step 5.
5.
Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card.
6.
Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from
the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.
7.
Store the card in anti-static packaging.
8.
Install a new expansion card or an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.
To install a replacement expansion card go to step 10.
9.
If you are installing an expansion card for the first time you must first remove the expansion slot
cover. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the
expansion slot. Be sure you remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing.
Removable Shield
Expansion Card Type
Top shield
PCI
Second shield
PCI
Third shield
PCI Express x1
Bottom shield
PCI Express x 16
Expansion Cards
33