Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 - Manual (Page 78)

4. If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. If you are replacing an old PCI
card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot.
Notes:
a. The PCI card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a
small and equal amount until it is completely removed from the card slot.
b. If the PCI card is held in place by a retaining clip, open the card retaining clip 1 as shown. Grasp the
PCI card and gently pull it out of the card slot.
Figure 46. Opening the PCI card retaining clip
Figure 47. Removing a PCI card
5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package.
6. Install the new PCI card into the appropriate slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the
system board” on page 16.
Note: If you are installing a PCI Express x16 card, make sure the memory slot retaining clips are
closed before you install the PCI Express x16 card.
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