Lenovo ThinkStation P710, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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9. To install a PCI card retainer, insert the corresponding end of the PCI card retainer into the gaps in the
PCI card latch as shown. Pivot the retainer downward to insert part a into the corresponding slot in the
front fan assembly. Then, pivot the tab on the front fan assembly to close the latch inside.
Figure 105. Installing the PCI card retainer
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 189.
Full-length PCI card
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1.
Depending on your computer model, your computer comes with one of the following combinations:
• ThinkStation P510: One standard PCI card slot, one PCI Express x1 card slot, two PCI Express x4 card
slots, and two PCI Express x16 graphics card slots
• ThinkStation P710: One standard PCI card slot, one PCI Express x4 card slot, one PCI Express x8 card
slot, and three PCI Express x16 graphics card slots
To install or replace a full-length PCI card, do the following:
1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 99.
2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
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