HP s3720y Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 24

Before You Begin, Removing a PCI Card, card with power consumption of 5 watts or less.

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Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI card of the same approximate size of the modem card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 5 watts or less. Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI slot. Some external connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel. IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 25 watts or less. Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI-E slot. Some external connectors, especially connectors located at the top of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel. This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver. Removing a PCI Card 1 Prepare the computer and remove the computer cover. Complete the procedures "Opening the Computer" on page 2. 2 Inside the computer, locate the PCI card slot on the motherboard. 3 Make a note of any internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them. 4 Remove the screw on the modem card bracket holder on the outside of the frame. Remove the bracket holder. 5 Hold the card at the top, and carefully pull the card straight out of the slot. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component:
This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver.
Removing a PCI Card
1
Prepare the computer and remove the computer
cover. Complete the procedures “Opening
the Computer” on page 2.
2
Inside the computer, locate the PCI card slot on the
motherboard.
3
Make a note of any internal cables attached to the
card, and then disconnect them.
4
Remove the screw on the modem card bracket
holder on the outside of the frame. Remove the
bracket holder.
5
Hold the card at the top, and carefully pull the card
straight out of the slot.
IMPORTANT:
Due to the small computer size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI
card of the same approximate size of the modem card. HP recommends that you install a
card with power consumption of 5 watts or less.
Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI slot. Some external connectors, especially
connectors located at the top of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel.
IMPORTANT:
Due to the small computer size, you can only install a small, low-profile
PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. HP recommends that you
install a card with power consumption of 25 watts or less.
Not all low-profile cards will fit into the PCI-E slot. Some external connectors, especially
connectors located at the top of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel.