HP dc7600 tower manual Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

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

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

Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card

8.Store the card in anti-static packaging.

9.If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot.

ÄCAUTION: After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide Contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Components KeyboardSpecial Mouse Functions Using the Windows Logo KeySerial 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 Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover Lock Using the Smart Cover FailSafe KeyRemoving 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 Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions 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 HP Compaq Convertible Minitower SpecificationsHeat Dissipation Battery Replacement Type Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Type Cable Lock Installing a Security LockSecurity Lock Provisions Padlock Without Security Cable Universal Chassis Clamp LockSecurity Lock Provisions With Security Cable Security Lock Provisions Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Operation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyShipping Preparation Index Index Sata