Gateway 9715 - Manual (Page 105)

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Chapter 4: Installing Components
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Highlight the device (card) to be removed, then click Stop .
5
Wait for the PCI power LED adjacent to the selected PCI slot to turn off, then
disconnect any cables that are attached to the card.
6
Push the top of the card retention clip down slightly, then rotate it out the back of
the case to open it.
7
For full-length cards, press the front PCI card retainer to release the card.
8
Pull up on the card to remove it. To loosen the card you can slightly rock the card
end-to-end, but do not bend the card sideways.
9
Put the card in an anti-static bag for storage.
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card.
Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.
Card
retention
clip
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