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Dell Dimension 8300 User Manual

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7

Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

8

If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening.
Then continue with step 10.

9

If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card.

If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top
corners, and ease it out of its connector.

10

Prepare the card for installation.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the
card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.

CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they

are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug
your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards. Verify that
the standby power light on the system board is off.

card

edge
connector

card
connector

lever

retention arm

filler
bracket