Expansion Card Retaining Latch - HP Compaq dc7100 DT Reference Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures - Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis

8.14 Expansion Card Retaining Latch

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 8.1).
2. Remove the computer access panel (Section 8.3).
3. Remove the expansion card cage (Section 8.11).
4. Open the latch 1 by squeezing the retainer fingers together then, rotate the latch out of the
way 2.
5. Use a thin, flat-blade screwdriver to pry 3 the damaged locking lever off the expansion card
cage.
6. Remove the locking lever.
To install the replacement locking lever, spread the pivot pin area and push it onto the ear of the
expansion card cage so the pins snap into their receptacles.
Complete the assembly by locking the expansion card in place and reinstalling the expansion
card cage.
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