Dell Precision 350 - Manual (Page 57)

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AGP Card
Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 User's Guide
Your computer provides a connector for an AGP card.
1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
3. 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.
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
6. If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
7. 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 the System Information Guide.
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: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
1 hinged lever
2 filler bracket
1 notch 4 card clip
2 lever 5 AGP connector
3 tab 6 PCI connector