HP s7600n - Pavilion Media Center, Manual

Removing an Add-in Card 

1 

Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and 
remove the side panel as described in “Opening 
and Closing the PC” on page 1. 

2 

Gently lay the PC on its side. 

3 

Inside the PC, locate the add-in card slots on the 
motherboard. 

4 

If you are replacing a card, make a note of any 
external or internal cables attached to the card, 
and then disconnect them. 

5 

Loosen the screw on the card you are replacing. 
Hold the card at the top and carefully pull the card 
straight out of the add-in card slot. 

Installing an Add-in Card 

1 

Align the edge of the add-in card with the slot 
on the chassis and gently but firmly press the 
card straight down into the add-in card slot. The 
whole connector should be seated properly in the 
card slot. 

2 

Attach the screw to secure the card. 

3 

Connect any external or internal cables attached to 
the card. 

4 

Complete the procedures to replace the side panel 
and close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the 
PC” on page 1. 

NOTE:

 If the new card or device isn’t working, read 

through the card manufacturer’s installation 
instructions, and recheck all connections, including 
those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and 
monitor. 

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