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Removing or installing an expansion card – Compaq 6000 User Manual

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Getting Started

Upgrading the Computer

Removing or Installing an
Expansion Card

An expansion card is a circuit board that fits into a
computer expansion slot. Your computer contains
several expansion slots that can be used to add
components to your computer. Component
configurations vary by model.

Expansion cards you can replace or add to your
computer include:

■ Modem
■ Network Interface Card (NIC)
■ Graphics Card
■ Sound Card
■ FireWire

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Auxiliary Card

A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove,
replace, or add an expansion card.