Lenovo 4269, 4271, 4272, 4265, 4264, 4266 Installing or replacing a PCI card, Removing a PCI card

Installing or replacing a PCI card

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has the following six expansion slots for installing or replacing PCI cards:

vTwo PCI card slots

vOne PCI Express x1 card slot

vOne PCI Express x4 card slot (x16 mechanical)

vTwo PCI Express x16 card slots

To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 13.

3.Remove the PCI card holder. See “Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder” on page 16.

4.If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot, as shown:

Figure 16. Removing a PCI card

Notes:

a.The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot.

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