End-User Replaceable Parts Program
Replacing an Expansion Card
5000 and 7000 Series
Notice
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Compaq Presario
First Edition (May 2000)
Part Number 198676-001
Replacing an
Introduction
Expansion Card
AnExpansionCardisa
circuit board that fits into a
computer expansion slot to
add a certain function (such
as modem or NIC).
Expansion Cards fit into
Peripheral Component
Interconnect (PCI) slots on
the system board.
Your Compaq Internet PC has an Easy Access panel that
makes accessing the internal parts easy. This document
contains instructions for removing and replacing the
following expansion cards: Modem 1 or Network Interface
(NIC) 2 (see Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1
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Note: The view shown may vary slightly by model.
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Tools Needed
A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove and replace the
expansion card.
Warranty Statement
Compaq provides these detailed instructions to ensure your
safety and to keep your PC from being damaged. Following
these instructions also ensures that your PC remains
warranted by Compaq.
Your replacement part is warranted for the longer of 90 days
from the date the part was delivered to you, or the original
One Year Limited Warranty that came with your Compaq
Presario.
Preparing Your Computer For Disassembly
Before beginning the removal and replacement procedure,
complete the following procedure:
1. Remove any diskette or compact discs (CDs) from the
computer.
2. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices
connected to your computer (see Figure 1-2).
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and
then from the computer (see Figure 1-3).
4. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the computer.
Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may
result in personal injury.
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