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Figure 5-15 PCI Retention Clamp
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7. Lift the PCI card out of the chassis (callout 2 in Figure 5-15). If you are removing a PCI
Express high-end graphics card, remove the auxiliary power supply cable (not illustrated)
if required, and move the lever to release the card and lift it out of the chassis (callout 3 in
Figure 5-15). Store the card in an anti-static bag.
Installing a New PCI Card
To install a new PCI or PCI Express card in an HP xw8400 workstation, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, then from the workstation.
2. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the workstation.
3. Remove the access panel as follows:
a. If necessary, unlock the access panel.
b. Pull up on the handle and lift off the cover.
4. Lay the workstation on its side with the system board facing up.
5. If necessary, remove the PCI retainer, as shown in Figure 5-14.
6. Lift the PCI retention clamp by first pressing down on them and then out, as shown by
callout 1 in Figure 5-16.
Figure 5-16 Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card in the HP xw8400 Workstation
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