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Removing a PCI Express x1 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, you must use a flatblade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Be sure to remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing. Figure 2-10 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover b. If you are removing a PCI Express x1 card, 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 the other components. Figure 2-11 Removing a PCI Express x1 Expansion Card 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW

Section	Page
Product Features	7
Standard Configuration Features	7
Serviceability Features	7
Front Panel Components	8
Media Card Reader Components	9
Rear Panel Components	10
Keyboard	11
Using the Windows Logo Key	11
Serial Number Location	13
Hardware Upgrades	14
Warnings and Cautions	14
Removing the Computer Access Panel	15
Replacing the Computer Access Panel	16
Removing the Front Bezel	17
Removing Bezel Blanks	18
Replacing the Front Bezel	19
Installing Additional Memory	20
DIMMs	20
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs	20
Populating DIMM Sockets	21
Installing DIMMs	22
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card	24
Drive Positions	29
Installing Additional Drives	30
System Board Drive Connections	31
Removing an Optical Drive	32
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay	33
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive	35
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay	37
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive	38
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive	41
Specifications	45
Battery Replacement	47
External Security Devices	50
Installing a Security Lock	50
Cable Lock	50
Padlock	51
HP Business PC Security Lock	51
Electrostatic Discharge	54
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	54
Grounding Methods	54
Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation	55
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care	55
Optical Drive Precautions	56
Operation	56
Cleaning	56
Safety	56
Shipping Preparation	56

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NOTE:

Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached

to the expansion card.

If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, you must use a flatblade screwdriver

to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Be sure to remove

the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing.

Figure 2-10

Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

If you are removing a PCI Express x1 card, 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 the other components.

Figure 2-11

Removing a PCI Express x1 Expansion Card

Chapter 2

Hardware Upgrades

ENWW