4.Press straight down on the two green thumb tabs inside the chassis (1) and rotate the expansion card retention latch up (2).

Figure 6-8Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer

5.Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card.

NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card.

a.If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis. Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot.

Figure 6-9Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

86 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis