HP dx2308 HP Compaq dx2300 and dx2308 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st - Page 53

PCI/PCIe Expansion Card, Preparation for Disassembly, on Access Panel, Expansion Slot Cover Lock

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PCI/PCIe Expansion Card To remove an expansion card continue with step 1. To install an expansion card in an existing empty slot go to step 9. 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 37) 2. Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 38) 3. Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on. 4. Remove the slot cover lock (Expansion Slot Cover Lock on page 44) If you are installing an expansion card for the first time go to step 9. If you are replacing an existing expansion card go to step 5. 5. Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card. 6. 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 other components. 7. Store the card in anti-static packaging. 8. Install a new expansion card or an expansion slot cover to close the open slot. To install a replacement expansion card go to step 10. 9. If you are installing an expansion card for the first time you must first remove the expansion slot cover. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Be sure you remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing. Removable Shield Top shield Second shield Third shield Bottom shield Expansion Card Type PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x1 PCI ENWW Expansion Cards 45

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PCI/PCIe Expansion Card
To remove an expansion card continue with step 1.
To install an expansion card in an existing empty slot go to step 9.
1
.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly
on page
37
)
2
.
Remove the access panel (
Access Panel
on page
38
)
3
.
Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on.
4
.
Remove the slot cover lock (
Expansion Slot Cover Lock
on page
44
)
If you are installing an expansion card for the first time go to step 9.
If you are replacing an existing expansion card go to step 5.
5
.
Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card.
6
.
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 other components.
7
.
Store the card in anti-static packaging.
8
.
Install a new expansion card or an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.
To install a replacement expansion card go to step 10.
9
.
If you are installing an expansion card for the first time you must first remove the expansion slot cover.
Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the expansion
slot. Be sure you remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing.
Removable Shield
Expansion Card Type
Top shield
PCI Express x16
Second shield
PCI Express x1
Third shield
PCI Express x1
Bottom shield
PCI
ENWW
Expansion Cards
45