HP s dx5150 manual Removing an Expansion Card from a Standard Expansion Socket

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4.Remove the screw on the slot cover retention latch and pull the slot cover retention latch up.

5.Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket 1 then away from the inside of the chassis 2 to release it from the chassis frame. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components.

Removing an Expansion Card from a Standard Expansion Socket

6.Store the card in anti-static packaging.

7.If not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.

8.Slide the slot cover lock down to secure the expansion cards and expansion slot covers.

ÄCAUTION: All expansion card slots on the rear of the computer must contain either an expansion card or slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.

9.Complete the procedure described in the “Reassembling the Computer” section of this chapter.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide HP Business Desktops Contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsCaps Lock, and Scroll Lock Standard Keyboard ComponentsSerial Number Location Special Mouse FunctionsOptional HP Modular Keyboard Product Features Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR-SDRAM DIMMs Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing or Installing an Expansion Card Remove the screw on the slot cover retention latch Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card from a Standard Expansion Socket Locating Drive Positions Replacing or Upgrading a DriveRemoving a Drive Hardware Upgrades Removing the Drives Replacing a Drive Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Hardware Upgrades Hard Drive Connector Location Configuring the Sata Hard Drive Reassembling the Computer Replacing the Side Access Panel Reconnecting the Power Cable HP dx5150 Microtower SpecificationsInput Voltage Switch Setting Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockInstalling a Padlock Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsOperation Shipping Preparation SafetyHardware Reference Guide Index Sata