
Removing an Adapter
Note:
If you are removing an adapter to gain access to another computer
component, remember the slot position from which you removed the
adapter. You will need this information to reinstall the adapter.
Before you begin
Read “Electrical Safety” on page 3 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page 4.
Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.
Disconnect all external cables and power cords, and then remove the
computer cover (see “Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover” on
page 5).
Removing an Adapter from Expansion Slot 1, 2, or 3
Note:
The following instructions are for reference only. The instructions for
removing an adapter from expansion slot 1 or 2 work the same in both the
3-bay design and 4-bay design.
1
Locate the adapter and remove the screw.
2
Remove the adapter and insert it into a static-protective package. The
following illustration shows an adapter being removed from a PCI slot.
Connector
Adapter
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Installing Options in Your Personal Computer