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7Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the
8If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening, and close the
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Installing the Expansion Card
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CAUTION: Expansion cards can only be installed in the slots on the
1Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
3Remove the
4Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 63.
5Remove the five screws that secure the
6Lift the
7Remove the screw securing the filler bracket.
Installing System Components
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