Compaq Presario CQ5500 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 26

Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card, Before you begin

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Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card 15-20 MINUTES Before you begin Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration. 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. WARNING: Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. Before you open the computer, allow the internal system components to cool before touching. IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model. 2 537493-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card

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537493-001 — Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card
Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card
15–20 MINUTES
Before you begin
Tools Needed:
±
Flathead screwdriver
±
Phillips screwdriver
Flathead screwdrivers
A flathead screwdriver can be used with the
screw seen in the following illustration.
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.
WARNING:
±
Never open the cover with
the power cord attached or
power applied. You may
damage your computer or
be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
±
Avoid touching sharp edges
inside the computer.
±
Before you open the
computer, allow the
internal system components
to cool before touching.
IMPORTANT:
Computer features may vary by model.