Gateway GT5062b, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 4 : Upgrading Your Computer
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If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the old
card. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to
loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways.
5
Install the new card into the expansion slot. You can
slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to help insert the
card, but do not bend the card sideways.
6
If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect
the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from
Step 2 . If you have added a new expansion card,
connect its cables according to its user guide.
7
Press the card retention lever back into place.
8
Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the side panel” on page 40 .
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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