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92 Installing System Components
2
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
3
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 71.
4
Open the expansion-card guide latch and remove the filler bracket at the
back of the system. See Figure 3-14.
5
Install the expansion card:
a
If the expansion card is full length, align its front edge with the front
card guide. See Figure 3-14.
b
Position the expansion card so that the card-edge connector aligns
with the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card riser board.
c
Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the PCIe card connector
until the card is fully seated.
d
When the card is seated in the connector, close the expansion-card
latch. See Figure 3-14.
6
Connect any expansion-card cables for the new card.
See the documentation that came with the card for information about its
cable connections.
7
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 71.
Removing an Expansion Card
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product
Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 71.
3
Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.