eMachines H3120 - Manuel (Page 169)

CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com
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Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom
part of the expansion card. Touching the
contacts can cause electrostatic damage
to the card.
7 Slide the PCI expansion card into the card slot, pressing on it with firm,
even pressure until it seats completely. Make sure that the bracket inserts
into the matching slot.
8 Secure the card to the case with the screw you removed previously.
9 Attach the external cable to the card’s external ports, if any.
10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side
panel” on page 147 .
Replacing the system board
To replace the system board:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 144 .
2 Place the computer case on its side.
3 Remove each screw that secures an expansion card to the case, then
remove each expansion card and place them in static-free bags for
storage.
4 Disconnect each drive data cable from the system board.
Tips & Tricks
To make it easier to reconnect the cables
to the new system board later, make note
of each cable’s location as you remove it
from the old system board.
5 Disconnect the card reader cable from the system board.