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8. Lift the latch on the right side access panel.
(Figure 1B)
9. Gently lower the access panel until it lies flat. To avoid scratching the case, lower the
panel onto a soft, clean cloth.
(Figure 2)
Warning: If you see any lights glowing on the main logic board, the computer
has not been shut down. Close the side access panel and shut down the
computer before proceeding.
has not been shut down. Close the side access panel and shut down the
computer before proceeding.
Removing the Installed Card
Important:
Video cards are either accelerated graphics port (AGP) cards or peripheral
component interconnect (PCI) cards. These cards fit into expansion slots located on the
logic board.
logic board.
The steps for replacing both types of cards are similar. However, AGP cards must be
installed in slot 1
installed in slot 1
(Figure 3A)
, the shorter expansion slot, while PCI cards must be
installed in the longer PCI expansion slots
(Figure 3B)
.
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the card’s mounting screw.
(Figure 3C)
2. If you are removing a PCI video card, gently pull up the card and remove it from its
PCI expansion slot.
3. If you are removing an AGP video card, pull back the tab on the video card retaining
clip to release the card. Then gently pull the card up, and remove it from the AGP
expansion slot.
expansion slot.
(Figure 4)
Warning: To avoid damaging the logic board or the AGP slot, do not rock the
card when removing it. Lift it straight up out of the connector.
card when removing it. Lift it straight up out of the connector.
Installing the Replacement Card
1. Remove the replacement video card from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners,
taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card.
2. If the replacement card does not have a fence already installed, attach the fence
enclosed in the box. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the two small Phillips screws
(Figure 5A)
on either side of the ADC connector and the two large Phillips screws
(Figure 5B)
on the fence side tabs. Using pliers, install the two jack-nut screws
(Figure 5C)
on either side of the VGA connector.
3. Align the card’s connector with its expansion slot and press down until the connector
is inserted all the way into the slot.
• Don’t rock the card; instead press it straight into the slot.
• Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the
• Don’t rock the card; instead press it straight into the slot.
• Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the
connector and the slot for damage or obstructions, and then try inserting the card
again.
again.