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Removing an Add-in Card, Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector and store

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 25 Removing an Add-in Card ! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 22). 2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis. 4 Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector and store the card in an anti-static wrapper for future use. KY0071.VSD  Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card from side to side. ! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or connector contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in your body.

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
25
Removing an Add-in Card
1
Remove the system cover (see
“Removing the System Cover”
on
page 22).
2
Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card.
3
Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis.
4
Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector and store the
card in an anti-static wrapper for future use.
!
Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card
from side to side.
!
Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or
connector contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may
damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any
exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on
the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static
electricity in your body.
KY0071.VSD