2. If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward.
3. Push the two release tabs on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open; the hinged door will remain in the open position.
4. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 7.
5. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the existing card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. If your card includes a retention mechanism, remove the top of the retention mechanism by
pressing the tab and pulling up on the top.
6. Pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
1
card retention
door
2
release tabs
(2)
3
lever on chassis wall (may not be present on all
computers)
4
filler bracket
5
alignment
guide
6
alignment bar
1
release tab
2
card retention mechanism
3
card retention door
NOTE: If your computer includes a card retention mechanism consider pivoting it out of the way to gain easier access to the PCI card slots. Press the
release tab downward gently and then pivot the mechanism upward.