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Computer Upgrades

4. If you are removing an expansion card, hold the card at each end,

carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from

the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other

components.

Removing an Expansion Card

5. If you are not replacing the old expansion card with a new

expansion card, install the expansion slot cover to close the open

slot. Insert the metal slot cover in the opened slot and install a

crew to the top of the cover to secure it in place.

Contents

Main Hardware Reference Guide First Edition (March 2002) Document Part Number: 277956-001 Contents 1 A Look at the Computer 2 Keyboard Features 3 Computer Upgrades Page A Look at the Computer Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Front Panel Components (Continued) Rear Panel Components Mouse Components Using the Scroll Mouse Using the Wireless Wheel Mouse Using the USB Optical Mouse Page Using the Easy Access Buttons Page Customizing the Easy Access Buttons Using the Windows Logo Key Identifying System Status Lights Smart Card Keyboard Components Smart Card Keyboard Components Using the Smart Card Feature Page Computer Upgrades Preparing the Computer Page Page Removing or Upgrading a Drive Locating Drive Positions Removing A Drive Page Page Page Replacing or Adding a Drive Page Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing a Memory Module Page Replacing or Adding a Memory Module Page Removing or Installing an Expansion Card Page Page Page Page Page Page Page A Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage When Handling Drives When Installing Internal Components B Specifications Depending on your computer model, specifications may vary. Compaq 6000 Series Computer Compaq 6000 Series Computer (Continued) Index