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Chapter 4: Installing Components
4 Highlight the device (card) to be removed, then click Stop.
5 Wait for the PCI power LED adjacent to the selected PCI slot to turn off, then
disconnect any cables that are attached to the card.
6 Push the top of the card retention clip down slightly, then rotate it out the back of
the case to open it.
7 For full-length cards, press the front PCI card retainer to release the card.
8 Pull up on the card to remove it. To loosen the card you can slightly rock the card
end-to-end, but do not bend the card sideways.
9 Put the card in an anti-static bag for storage.
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card.
Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.
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