HP dc7600 tower manual Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer

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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 and turn off any external devices.

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

4.Remove the computer access panel.

5.Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis.

6.Push down and out on the two green thumb tabs inside the chassis and rotate the expansion card retention latch up.

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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 ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key Special Mouse FunctionsSerial Number Location Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Installing a Drive in the Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Installing a Drive in the Minitower Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUsing the Smart Cover FailSafe Key Smart Cover LockRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DIMMs Installing a Dimm Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card Installing an Expansion Card Drive Positions Desktop and Minitower Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optical or other Removable Storage Device Hardware Upgrades Connecting the Drive Cables Installing a Sata Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay Removing an Optical Drive in the Desktop Configuration Hardware Upgrades Store the removed drive in anti-static packaging Specifications HP Compaq Convertible MinitowerHeat Dissipation Battery Replacement Type Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Type Cable Lock Installing a Security LockSecurity Lock Provisions Padlock Universal Chassis Clamp Lock Without Security CableSecurity Lock Provisions With Security Cable Security Lock Provisions Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Index Sata