Compaq 243850-002 Installing or Removing an Expansion Card, Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

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Hardware Upgrades

Installing or Removing an Expansion Card

Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

1.Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2.Remove the computer cover and locate the correct vacant slot in the computer chassis.

3.Remove the screw securing the slot cover, then remove the expansion slot cover from the slot as illustrated.

Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents Specifications Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsCompaq Easy Access Keyboard Components Easy Access KeyboardEasy Access Software Reprogramming the Easy Access ButtonsLocking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons Easy Access Paper Icon Insert Special Mouse FunctionsWindows Logo Key Serial Number Location Product Features Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesInstallation Sequence Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Removing Bezel Blanks Removing the Front BezelDIMMs Installing Additional MemoryInstalling DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Installing or Removing an Expansion CardRemoving or Installing an Expansion Card Hardware Reference Guide Drive Positions Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay Installing Additional Drives Hardware Reference Guide Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay Removing the Power Switch Bracket Connect the signal 1 and power 2 cables to the hard drive Compaq Evo Desktop Intel Pentium SpecificationsCompaq Evo Desktop Intel Pentium III/Celeron 145 W Specifications Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices Hard Drive Installation GuidelinesGuidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices Scsi Devices Guidelines for Using Scsi DevicesHard Drive Installation Guidelines Scsi Controllers Guidelines for Installing Optional Scsi DevicesUsing a Scsi Cable Using SCSISelect with Scsi DevicesScsi Cables Choosing the Quiet Drive Options Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockInstalling Compaq Type 2 Security Bracket may vary by model Hardware Reference Guide Installing a Kensington Cable Lock may vary by model Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Routine Computer Care Routine Computer Care Shipping PreparationCleaning CD-ROM Drive PrecautionsSafety OperationShipping Preparation Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Index Index-2