HP dc7700 tower manual 12Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card

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NOTE Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card.

a.If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis. Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot.

Figure 2-11Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

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. Lift the card straight up to remove it. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.

Figure 2-12Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dc7700 Series Convertible Minitower Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix C External Security Devices 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 BezelRemoving Bezel Blanks DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Description Socket Color Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww Description Removing or Installing an Expansion CardEnww 12Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww 15Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive from a Drive Bay Enww Installing Additional Drives Enww Enww Enww 21Installing the Hard Drive Guide Screws Enww Enww Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration 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