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c.If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket then away from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components.

Figure 2-15Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

10.Store the removed card in anti-static packaging.

11.If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.

CAUTION: After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components 1Front Panel ComponentsMedia Card Reader Components 2Media Card Reader ComponentsRear Panel Components 3Rear Panel ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key Keyboard4Keyboard Components 5Windows Logo Key FunctionsArrow Serial Number Location 6Serial Number and Product ID LocationHardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock Smart Cover FailSafe Key1Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screw Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Access Panel Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Front Bezel 5Removing a Bezel Blank Hardware Upgrades Removing Bezel BlanksReplacing the Front Bezel 6Replacing the Front BezelUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets 1DIMM Socket LocationsInstalling DIMMs 9Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 2Expansion Slot Locations12Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 13Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 14Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww Drive Positions 3Drive PositionsInstalling and Removing Drives 19Extra Guide Screw LocationsSystem Board Drive Connections 4System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an External 5.25-inch Drive Enww Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 24Removing the 5.25-inch Drive26Installing the Optical Drive Hardware Upgrades Enww Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive 30Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay Enww Enww 38Installing Hard Drive Guide Screws Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch Sata Hard Drive 41Removing the Thermal Sensor Enww Enww Enww Specifications Table A-1SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Enww HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices Padlock HP Business PC Security LockEnww Front Bezel Security Figure C-6Engaging the LockEnww Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety Shipping PreparationIndex ComputerEnww