Dell Dimension 8300 - Manual (Page 10)

Removing a PCI Card
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
5. Open the computer cover .
6. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm .
7. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
8. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
9. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for technical assistance
10. Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
11. Close the computer cover , reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
12. Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
AGP Cards
Your Dell computer provides a connector for an AGP card.
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
5. Open the computer cover .
Removing an AGP Card
1. Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up.
2. Press the card lever toward the PCI connector.
3. Pull the card up and out of the card clip.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.