Hardware Reference Guide - dc7700 CMT
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Hardware Upgrades
- Serviceability Features
- Warnings and Cautions
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
- Removing the Computer Access Panel
- Replacing the Computer Access Panel
- Removing the Front Bezel
- Replacing the Front Bezel
- Removing Bezel Blanks
- Installing Additional Memory
- Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
- Drive Positions
- Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
- Installing Additional Drives
- Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
- Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration
- Specifications
- Battery Replacement
- External Security Devices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation
- Index
c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion
socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull
free from the socket. Lift the card straight up to remove it. Be sure not to scrape the card
against other components.
Figure 2-13 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card
9. Store the removed card in anti-static packaging.
10. If you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to close the open
slot.
CAUTION After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or
expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation.
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