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12.To install a new expansion card, hold the card just above the expansion socket on the system board then move the card toward the rear of the chassis (1) so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis. Press the card straight down into the expansion socket on the system board (2).

Figure 2-16Installing an Expansion Card

NOTE: When installing an expansion card, press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot.

13.Rotate the slot cover retention latch back in place to secure the expansion card. Figure 2-17Closing the Expansion Slot Retainer

14.Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed. Connect internal cables to the system board, if needed.

15.Replace the access panel.

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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 Standard Configuration Features Product Features1Front Panel Components Front Panel Components2Media Card Reader Components Media Card Reader Components3Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Using the Windows Logo Key4Keyboard Components 5Windows Logo Key FunctionsArrow 6Serial Number and Product ID Location Serial Number LocationServiceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock1Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screw Removing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks 5Removing a Bezel Blank Hardware Upgrades6Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs 1DIMM Socket Locations Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs 9Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades Enww 2Expansion Slot Locations Removing or Installing an Expansion Card12Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 13Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 14Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww 3Drive Positions Drive Positions19Extra Guide Screw Locations Installing and Removing Drives4System Board Drive Connections System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an External 5.25-inch Drive Enww 24Removing the 5.25-inch Drive Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay26Installing 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 Table A-1Specifications SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Enww Installing a Security Lock External Security DevicesHP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock HP Business PC Security Lock PadlockEnww Figure C-6Engaging the Lock Front Bezel SecurityEnww Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety Shipping PreparationComputer IndexEnww