Adding Parts 77
Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 9.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
1Shut down the computer (see page 20).
2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their
electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
4Remove the computer cover (see page 60).
5Rotate the power supply (see page 62).
6Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
7Remove the screw from the card bracket.
8Grasp the card by its top corners, and lift it from the system board.
9If you are removing the card permanently, reinstall a filler bracket.
10 Rotate the power supply back into place (see page 64).
11 Replace the computer cover (see page80).
12 Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn
them on.