HP Vectra XE310 hp vectra xe310, upgrade guide - Page 14

Installing an Expansion Card, Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide

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Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing an Expansion Card Note For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC's side panel (refer to "Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide" on page 12). 2 Locate the slot you want to use. • If fitting a card in an empty slot, undo the screw holding the slot cover in place and remove it. • If replacing a card in an expansion slot, undo the screw holding the card in place and lift it out. 3 Aligning the new card carefully, press it firmly into the socket and tighten the retaining screw. 4 Replace the PC's side panel (refer to "Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide" on page 12). 5 Reconnect the power cord. 14

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Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware
Installing an Expansion Card±
Note
For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.
1
Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and
Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on page 12).
2
Locate the slot you want to use.
If fitting a card in an empty slot, undo the screw holding the slot cover in place and remove it.
If replacing a card in an expansion slot, undo the screw holding the card in place and lift it out.
3
Aligning the new card carefully, press it firmly into the socket and tighten the retaining screw.
4
Replace the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel & Air Flow Guide” on
page 12).
5
Reconnect the power cord.
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