8Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.

not fully seated

card

fully seated card

bracket within slot

alignment guide

bracket caught

 

outside of slot

alignment bar

 

9If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the retention mechanism, you may reinstall the retention mechanism.

10Before 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.

11Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the x16 PCI card.

Removing and Installing Parts

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