Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Removing a PCI Express x16 Card
Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 card from a connector:
1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.
2.Remove the screw (Figure 24, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.
3.Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool (Figure 24, B) in the notch. This will release the card from the connector (C).
4.Pull the card straight up.
Figure 24. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card
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