Removing and Installing Parts 73
9
If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the
retention mechanism, you may reinstall the retention mechanism.
10
Before replacing the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
• The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
11
Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the x16 PCI card.
fully seated
card
not fully
seated card
bracket caught
outside of slot
bracket
within slot
alignment
guide
alignment bar
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