I seriously need help with how to remove this cover as it is the only thing preventing me from installing the new card at this time! I have included a picture of the expansion slot I am referring. Learn how to remove and replace the expansion card for HP ProDesk 400 SFF G5 Desktop PCs. Skip to collection list Skip to video grid. Search and Browse Videos Enter terms to search videos. Enter terms to search videos. Enter terms to search videos.
Removing the expansion slot blanks
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed. |
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open. |
How To Remove Expansion Slot Cover On Computer
To remove the component:
- Power down the server.
- Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
- Extend or remove the server from the rack.
- Remove the access panel.
- Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.
- Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
- Remove the PCIe riser cage.
- Remove the expansion slot blank.
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Removing the expansion slot blanks
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed. |
CAUTION: For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles, expansion slot covers, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open. |
How To Remove Expansion Slot Cover On Computer
To remove the component:
- Power down the server.
- Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
- Extend or remove the server from the rack.
- Remove the access panel.
- Disconnect any external cables that are connected to the expansion board.
- Disconnect any internal cables that are connected to the expansion board.
- Remove the PCIe riser cage.
- Remove the expansion slot blank.
How To Remove Expansion Slot Covering
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
