HP dc7600 manual Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

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Hardware Upgrades

To install an expansion card:

1.If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.

2.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

3.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

4.Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the Computer Cover.”

5.Identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card.

6.Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the PCI slot covers by lifting the green tab on the latch and rotating the latch to the open position 1.

7.Remove the slot cover by sliding it up and out 2.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide Contents Index Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Keyboard ComponentsSpecial Mouse Functions Windows Logo KeySerial Number Location Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover LockRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screw Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DIMMs Installing a Dimm Hardware Upgrades Installing an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Installing an Expansion Card Hardware Upgrades Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Drives Locating Drive Positions Drive PositionsRemoving an Optical Drive Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position Removing the Optical Drive Removing a Diskette Drive Disengaging the Diskette Drive Removing the Diskette Drive Installing an Optional Optical Drive Installing the Optical Drive Rotate the drive cage to its upright position Connecting the Power and Data Cables Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position Upgrading the Sata Hard Drive Removing and Replacing the Primary Hard DriveRotating the Drive Cage Up Removing the Security Clip Raising the Power Supply Cage Disconnecting the Hard Drive Power Cable and Data Cable Removing the Hard Drive Installing an Optional Drive into the 3.5-inch Drive Bay Hardware Upgrades Hardware Upgrades Removing a Drive Bezel Diskette Drive Bezel shown Installing a Drive Bezel Bezel Blank for Hard Drive shown Specifications HP Compaq Small Form FactorPower Output Battery Replacement Type Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Type Installing a Security Lock Security Lock ProvisionsCable Lock Padlock Universal Chassis Clamp Lock Without Security CableSecurity Lock Provisions With Security Cable Security Lock Provisions Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Index Index-3

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