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Apple Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) User Manual

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Working Inside Your Computer

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Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.
m Don’t rock the card from side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot.
m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the

connector and the slot for damage or obstructions, then try inserting the card again.

m Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it resists and stays in place, and if

its gold connectors are barely visible, the card is connected.

4

Reinsert the port access cover screw and tighten it to hold the card in place.

5

Close the computer.

Warning

If you removed a card from your computer and did not install a replacement,

be sure to place a port access cover over the empty slot. Do not leave an empty slot
without a cover. An uncovered slot can affect the air flow that cools the computer’s
internal components and cause damage.