Installing an add-on card
1.
Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
2.
Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3.
Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel. See
About Opening the Computer
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4.
Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the slot cover's screw, and then remove the slot cover.
When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-on
cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-on cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover
you want to remove.
Rem ov ing the slot cov er
5.
Install the add-on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion
slot cover.
Installing an add- on card
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