HP dx7300 manual 12Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

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b.If you are removing a standard PCI card, 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.

Figure 2-11Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card

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 2-12Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dx7300 Microtower Model Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model2Media Card Reader Components Media Card Reader Components3Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components4Keyboard Components KeyboardUsing the Windows Logo Key Serial Number Location Special Mouse FunctionsEnww Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover LockUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock 2Removing the Computer Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Access Panel3Replacing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel 4Removing the Front Bezel Hardware Upgrades5Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww Description Removing or Installing an Expansion CardRemoving or Installing an Expansion Card 10Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 12Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card 13Installing an Expansion Card Hardware Upgrades Enww 15Drive Positions Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay 16Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Hardware Upgrades18Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables Enww 21Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage Installing a Drive23Connecting the Diskette Drive Cables Hardware Upgrades Enww Enww Desktop Dimensions SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices Padlock Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww

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