HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop

8. To install a new expansion card, hold the card just above the expansion socket on the system
board then move the card toward the rear of the chassis so that the bracket on the card is
aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis. Press the card straight down into the
expansion socket on the system board.
Figure 7-11 Installing an Expansion Card
NOTE: When installing an expansion card, press firmly on the card so that the whole
connector seats properly in the expansion card slot.
9. Rotate the slot cover retention latch back in place to secure the expansion card.
Figure 7-12 Closing the Expansion Slot Retainer
10. Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed. Connect internal cables to the system
board, if needed.
11. Replace the computer access panel.
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