4. Do one of the following:
v If you are replacing a PCI card, open the PCI card latch and remove the old
PCI card that is currently installed as shown in Figure 10.
Note: If the PCI card is secured in place by a retaining latch 1, press the
retaining latch to release the PCI card from the latch. Then, grasp the
PCI card by the edges and carefully pull it out of the slot. If necessary,
alternate moving each side of the PCI card a small and equal amount
until it is completely removed from the PCI card slot.
v If you are installing a PCI card, open the PCI card latch and remove the
appropriate PCI card slot cover. See “Locating parts on the system board” on
page 11 to identify the types of PCI card slots.
5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package.
Figure 10. Removing the PCI card
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