Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT) Chassis

8.Install a new expansion card or an expansion slot cover to close the open slot. To install a replacement expansion card go to step 10.

9.If you are installing an expansion card for the first time you must first remove the expansion slot cover. Use a flatblade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Be sure you remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing.

Removable Shield

Expansion Card Type

 

 

Top shield

PCI e x16

 

 

Second shield

PCI e x1

 

 

Third shield

PCI

 

 

Bottom shield

PCI

 

 

10.With the card aligned so the mounting bracket will fit firmly against the computer backwall 1, slide the expansion card into the expansion socket and press it firmly into place 2.

When you install an expansion card, make sure you press firmly on the card so that the entire connector seats properly in the expansion card socket.

11.Reinstall the slot cover lock and its retaining screw.

12.Replace the access panel.

13.Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed.

Reconfigure the computer, if necessary.

Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT

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