Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Removing the PCI Express x16 Card
Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the connector:
1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
2.Remove the screw (Figure 19, 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 19, B) in the notch. This will release the card from the connector (C).
4.Pull the card straight up.
Figure 19. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card
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