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Working with the Gateway Desktop case
Replacing expansion cards
An expansion card is a card used in the computer to add functionality to the
system. Use the following procedures to replace, add, or reseat an expansion
card.
To replace, add, or reseat an expansion card:
1
Open the case by following the procedure “To open and close the
Gateway Desktop case:” on page 21.
2
Disconnect any cables that are attached to the card, noting their locations
and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new
card.)
3
Push a card retention tab down, then rotate it out and away from the
card, toward the back of the case.
Card retention tabs
Summary of Contents for E-3600
Page 1: ...Gateway E 3600 System Manual October 2001...
Page 2: ......
Page 6: ...vi...
Page 20: ...12 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer...
Page 26: ...18 System Setup...
Page 42: ...34 Working with the Gateway Desktop case 4 Remove the fan cover...
Page 43: ...Replacing the power supply 35 5 Remove the power supply screws Power supply screws...
Page 54: ...46 Working with the Gateway Desktop case...
Page 58: ...50 Working with the Gateway Mid Tower case 6 Swing the side panel away from the case...
Page 86: ...78 Using the BIOS Setup Utility...
Page 112: ...104 Managing Your Computer...
Page 132: ...124 Troubleshooting...
Page 148: ...140 Reference Data Section 2 O M R Q P N L J S A B G F E D C H I K...