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other components., If not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion

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Hardware Upgrades 7. If removing an AGP card from an AGP expansion socket with a retention mechanism, pull the retention arm away from the socket then carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket then away from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components. Removing an AGP Card from a Socket with a Retention Mechanism 8. If not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot. Insert the metal slot cover in the opened slot and slide the slot cover lock down to secure the slot cover in place. Ä CAUTION: After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or cover the open slot (for example, with a metal slot cover or a piece of duct tape) for proper cooling of internal components during operation. 2-22 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide

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Hardware Upgrades
7. If removing an AGP card from an AGP expansion socket with a
retention mechanism, pull the retention arm away from the socket
then carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors
pull free from the socket. Pull the expansion card straight up from
the socket then away from the inside of the chassis to release it
from the chassis frame. Be sure not to scrape the card against the
other components.
Removing an AGP Card from a Socket with a Retention Mechanism
8. If not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion
card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot. Insert
the metal slot cover in the opened slot and slide the slot cover
lock down to secure the slot cover in place.
Ä
CAUTION:
After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a
new card or cover the open slot (for example, with a metal slot cover or a
piece of duct tape) for proper cooling of internal components during
operation.