3Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket.
4Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location.
5If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a
6If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
•For PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
•For PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
NOTE: The position of the card shown in the illustration is indicative and may vary from the original.
7Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before installing any cards.
8Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
