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Replacing and Adding System Components

8

Press the card guide release tab upward to release the cards and allow the
new card to be inserted into the card guide (for full-length expansion
cards).

9

Insert the bottom edge of the expansion card (the keyed edge with the
contacts) into the slot on the system board and push in firmly to seat
the card.

10

Once the card is securely placed, slide the card guide release tab down
again (for full-length expansion cards) and press the expansion card
retention clip through the back panel until it clicks into place to secure
the card.

11

Connect any cables to the card (see card documentation for proper cable
orientation).

Important

The card guide release tab is held in place during shipping
by a cotter pin. Remove the cotter pin before moving the
release tab. You can replace the cotter pin or leave it out.

Expansion card
retention clip

Card guide

release tab

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