PCI TriManual-Intro - Sonnet Technologies

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Shut Down and Open Computer
1. Shut down your PowerCurve. If the computer
has been on for any length of time, wait a few
minutes for it to cool before beginning the
installation.
2. Disconnect the power and peripheral cables
from the back of the computer and move it to
an area where you can freely work.
3. With the rear of the computer (Figure 1) facing
you, open your computer by first loosening the
security screw on the back of the case; then, lift
the case cover away from the computer.
4. Identify the internal components of your computer.
Touch the power supply metal shielding
(Figure 2) to discharge any potential damaging
static electricity.
Remove Processor Card
Remove the current processor card (Figure 3) from
the Processor Card Slot and set it aside. Be careful!
The heatsink on top of the processor card can get
extremely hot if it has not been given sufficient time
to cool. The location of the processor card varies
with each Power Computing model. For the
PowerCurve, refer to Figure 4-Label A.
power supply
metal shielding
Processor Card Slot
security screw
Figure 1; Figura 1
Figure 2; Figura 2
Processor Card
Figure 3; Figura 3
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