b. 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 PCI card slot. If
necessary, alternate moving each side of the PCI card a small and equal
amount until it is completely removed from the slot.
c. You might need to remove the front bezel and pivot the drive bay
assembly upward to avoid interference with removing the PCI card. See
“Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 15 and “Accessing
the system board components and drives” on page 17.
v If you are installing a PCI card, 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.
4. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package.
Figure 11. Removing the PCI card
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