Filter
Top Products
CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com
162
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom
part of the expansion card. Touching the
contacts can cause electrostatic damage
to the card.
7 Slide the PCI expansion card into the card slot, pressing on it with firm,
even pressure until it seats completely. Make sure that the bracket inserts
into the matching slot.
8 Secure the card to the case with the screw you removed previously.
9 Attach the external cable to the card’s external ports, if any.
10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side
panel” on page 147.
Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 144.
2 Place the computer case on its side.
3 Remove each screw that secures an expansion card to the case, then
remove each expansion card and place them in static-free bags for
storage.
4 Disconnect each drive data cable from the system board.
Tips & Tricks
To make it easier to reconnect the cables
to the new system board later, make note
of each cable’s location as you remove it
from the old system board.
5 Disconnect the card reader cable from the system board.