Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Figure 16. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card
Removing a PCI Express x16 Add-in Card
Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 card from a connector:
1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 31.
2.Remove the screw (Figure 17, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.
3.Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool (Figure 17, B) in the notch. This will release the card from the connector (C).
4.Pull the card straight up.
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