Sony PCV-RX571 System Reference Manual - Page 49

Removing a Slot Cover, Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove.

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 37 Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 24). 2 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove. 3 Lay the system on its side. 4 Remove the screw from the slot cover. 5 Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
37
Removing a Slot Cover
You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a
previously-empty slot.
1
Remove the side cover (see
“Removing the Side Cover”
on page 24).
2
Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove.
3
Lay the system on its side.
4
Remove the screw from the slot cover.
5
Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
!
Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.