Lenovo 9625, 9705, 9421, 9353, 9485, 9623, 7061, 7090, 3656, 9795, 9935, 9953 Opening the PCI card latch

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To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16.

3.At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the PCI card latch 2 and remove the slot cover.

Figure 8. Opening the PCI card latch

4.If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate PCI card slot cover. If you are replacing a PCI card, locate the appropriate PCI card slot on the system board and remove the old PCI card that is currently installed.

Notes:

a.The PCI card fits tightly into the PCI card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the PCI card a small and equal amount until it is completely removed from the PCI card slot.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2008 Contents Index Important safety information Vi User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity Security features Environment SpecificationsSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Antivirus software Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computerRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Component locations Locating componentsLocating internal drives Locating parts on the system boardShows the locations of the drive bays User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing the computer cover Installing or replacing a PCI card Removing and reinstalling the front bezelOpening the PCI card latch What to do next Opening the retaining clips Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the memory module Replacing the batteryInstall a new battery Removing the retaining screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the primary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the primary hard disk drive and bracketRemoving the secondary hard disk drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the optical drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive and drive cageRemoving the optical drive Replacing the diskette drive or card reader Removing the diskette drive or card reader Removing the front fan assembly Replacing the front fan assemblyInstalling the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Removing the old internal speaker Replacing the internal speakerReplacing the keyboard Installing a new internal speakerKeyboard connectors Replacing the mouse Completing the parts replacementReinstalling the computer cover Installing security featuresIntegrated cable lock Integrated cable lockPassword protection Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosPadlock Installing or replacing hardware User Guide Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating rescue media Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a recovery repair diskette Using rescue mediaCreating a recovery repair diskette Using a recovery repair disketteInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceUsing passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsSetting, changing, and deleting a password Password considerationsUser Password Administrator PasswordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Exiting from the Setup Utility programUsing system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a diskette or discUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnosticsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsLenovo System Toolbox PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryCleaning the mouse PC-Doctor for DOSOptical mouse Non-optical mouse User Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderLenovo Welcome Access HelpSafety and Warranty ThinkVantage Productivity CenterHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexPower Page User Guide Page Part Number 89Y0418
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