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3
Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot
the latch until it snaps into the open position.
4
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5
Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
6
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of
the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
7
Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
• The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer
cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
8
Secure any remaining card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
9
Replace the riser-card cage:
a
Align the tabs in the side of the riser-card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and
slide the riser-card cage down into place.
b
Ensure that the riser-card connectors are fully seated in the connectors on the system board.
c
Rotate the riser-card cage handle to the down position.