Removal and Replacement Procedures - Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis

8.12Expansion Card

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 8.1).

2.Remove the computer access panel (Section 8.3).

3.Remove the expansion card cage (Section 8.11).

4.Open the latch 1 by squeezing the retainer fingers together and rotate the latch out of the way 2.

If removing a standard PCI card continue with step 5. If removing a PCI Express card go to step 7.

5.For a standard PCI expansion card, lay the card cage on its edge and hold it firmly in place. Grasp the card and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the card cage. Pull the expansion card straight out 3 to remove it from the cage. Be sure not to scrape the card against the cage.

Store the removed card in anti-static packaging.

6.If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot and continue with step 8.

If you are installing a new expansion card, continue with step 8.

ÄCAUTION: After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.

 

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