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11.To install a new expansion card, slide the bracket on the end of the card down into the slot on the back of the chassis and press the card down firmly into the socket on the system board.

Figure 2-14Installing 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.

12.Close the expansion card retention latch, making sure that it snaps firmly into place.

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

14.Replace the computer access panel.

15.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

16.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed.

17.Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for instructions about using Computer Setup.

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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 DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs 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 External Security Devices Installing a Security LockCable Lock Padlock Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Shipping Preparation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyIndex Enww