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PCI Card Replacement - ThinkStation E32 (type 30A0, 30A1) (Tower Form Factor)

PCI Card Replacement - ThinkStation E32 (type 30A0, 30A1) (Tower Form Factor)

PCI Card Replacement - ThinkStation E32 (type 30A0, 30A1) (Tower Form Factor)


  1. Today we are going to be replacing the PCI card. This process will take about 10 minutes and it should be easy enough for anyone to do. There are no tools required to do this.
  2. Before we continue, we need to make sure that we are protected against electrostatic discharge, or ESD. Make sure to shut down the computer and disconnect all cables and accessories from the system. For further information, watch our Understanding Electrostatic Discharge video.
  3. And now that we are ready, let's get started!
  4. Before removing the computer cover, we must first remove two thumb screws.
  5. Then we are going to press the release button, slide the cover towards the rear of the system, and remove it.
  6. To remove the PCI card, we want to press inward on the blue button to release the latch.
  7. No we are going to reach in underneath the card and pull outward on the clip to release it.
  8. And then lift the card up and out of the socket.
  9. And here we have our replacement PCI card.
  10. Now we are going to align the card with the socket, and press down until it is fully seated.
  11. Then we are going to reach down underneath the card and press inward on the clip to lock it into place.
  12. Now we are going to close the latch and press it inward until it locks into place.
  13. When replacing the cover, it is important that the tabs on the inside of the cover line up with the holes in the chassis.
  14. Then once you have those lined up, you just slide the cover towards the front of the system.
  15. Now we are going to replace two thumb screws.

Document ID:VID100705
Original Publish Date:08/03/2016
Last Modified Date:08/03/2016