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Adding Parts 65
Adding Other Cards
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: You must use low-profile cards for your computer. A full-size card can cause damage to the
computer or the card.
The computer’s card connectors allow you to install different types of devices such as modems and
network adapters.
1
Shut down the computer through the
Start
menu (see page 21).
2
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn
them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it
from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
5
Remove the computer stand (see page 12).
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening the cover.
6
Open the computer cover (see page 58).
7
Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm.
8
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening.
If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If
necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and
ease it out of its connector.
9
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card,
making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a
network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet
before installing any cards.
10
Insert the card into the card connector.
If the card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the card guide bracket as you lower the
card toward its connector on the system board. Insert the card firmly into the card connector
on the riser board.
11
Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.