Upgrading and Maintaining Components
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Removing a Slot Cover
You remove a slot cover when you install an
!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 panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 26). 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.