8.Lift the latch on the right side access panel. (Figure 1B)
9.Gently lower the access panel until it lies flat. To avoid scratching the case, lower the panel onto a soft, clean cloth. (Figure 2)
Warning: If you see any lights glowing on the main logic board, the computer has not been shut down. Close the side access panel and shut down the computer before proceeding.
Removing the Installed Card
Important: Video cards are either accelerated graphics port (AGP) cards or peripheral component interconnect (PCI) cards. These cards fit into expansion slots located on the logic board.
The steps for replacing both types of cards are similar. However, AGP cards must be installed in slot 1 (Figure 3A), the shorter expansion slot, while PCI cards must be installed in the longer PCI expansion slots (Figure 3B).
1.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the card’s mounting screw. (Figure 3C)
2.If you are removing a PCI video card, gently pull up the card and remove it from its PCI expansion slot.
3.If you are removing an AGP video card, pull back the tab on the video card retaining clip to release the card. Then gently pull the card up, and remove it from the AGP expansion slot. (Figure 4)
Warning: To avoid damaging the logic board or the AGP slot, do not rock the card when removing it. Lift it straight up out of the connector.
Installing the Replacement Card
1.Remove the replacement video card from its
2.If the replacement card does not have a fence already installed, attach the fence enclosed in the box. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the two small Phillips screws (Figure 5A) on either side of the ADC connector and the two large Phillips screws
