92 Installing System Components2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectthe system from the electrical outlet.3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 71.4 Open the expansion-card guide latch and remove the filler bracket at theback of the system. See Figure 3-14.5 Install the expansion card:a If the expansion card is full length, align its front edge with the frontcard guide. See Figure 3-14.b Position the expansion card so that the card-edge connector alignswith the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card riser board.c Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the PCIe card connectoruntil the card is fully seated.d When the card is seated in the connector, close the expansion-cardlatch. See Figure 3-14.6 Connect any expansion-card cables for the new card.See the documentation that came with the card for information about itscable connections.7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 71.Removing an Expansion CardCAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the systemcover and access any of the components inside the system. See your ProductInformation Guide for complete information about safety precautions, workinginside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectthe system from the electrical outlet.2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 71.3 Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
