CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer
8 Install the new card into the expansion slot. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
Refer to the following illustration for help:
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9 Tighten the thumbscrew on the expansion card cover.
10 Reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 6, or, if adding a new card, follow the manufacturers instructions.
11 Return your computer to its upright position.
12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page 54.
Replacing the system board
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the system board.
To replace the system board:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 51.
2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
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