Hardware Upgrades

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

1.Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2.Remove the computer cover.

3.If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8.

4.To remove an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card.

5.Remove the screw at the side of the expansion slot.

6.Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the slot. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.

Removing an Expansion Card

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