HP Pavilion a387x Desktop PC - Manual (Page 125)

upgrading and servicing the pc (1) 117
removing an add-in card
1 Remove the side panel that has
thumbscrews. See page 99.
2 Gently lay the PC on its side.
3 To prepare an empty card slot for a
new card, loosen the screw of the
expansion slot cover. Remove the
cover of the empty slot.
4 If you are replacing a card, make a
note of any external or internal cables
attached to the card, and then
disconnect them.
5 Loosen the screw on the bracket of
the card you are replacing.
6 Hold the bracket and the far top
corner of the card. Carefully remove
the card by pulling the card straight
out of the expansion slot.
WARNING: Be careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot
cover.
installing an add-in card
1 Insert the new card into the slot and push
straight down. Make sure the card is properly
seated.
2 Attach the screw to secure the card you have
replaced.
3 Connect any external or internal cables
attached to the card.
4 Replace the side panel. See page 99.
NOTE: If the new card or device isn’t working,
read through the card manufacturer’s installation
instructions, and recheck all connections,
including those to the card, power supply,
keyboard, and monitor. If the problem still exists,
run the BIOS setup program and load the default
settings, and then save and exit.