Compaq 5000 Series Guide

End-User Replaceable Parts Program
Replacing an Expansion Card
5000 and 7000 Series

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Compaq Presario
First Edition (May 2000)
Part Number 198676-001

REPLACING AN EXPANSION CARD 3
Replacing an
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.
Introduction
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 1or Network Interface
(NIC) 2(see Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1
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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I. Disconnecting the Power
1. Turn off the computer using the Power button (see Figure
1-2).
Figure 1-2
2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 1
and computer 2(see Figure 1-3).
Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may
result in personal injury.
Figure 1-3

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You do not have to replace the
screw securing the side access
panel. The screw securing the
side panel is used for shipping
purposes only.
II. Opening the Side Access Panel
1. Remove the screw 1securing the side access panel.
Locate the latch 2directly below the screw, press down,
and hold in the down position (see Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1
Important: Some models may not have a screw 1. This screw is used
for shipping purposes only.
2. Grab the handle and slide the side panel from the chassis
(see Figure 2-2).
▲Caution: Before doing any work inside your computer, ground
yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.
Figure 2-2

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Look at the replacement part
carefully to help identify and
locate the component to be
replaced.
III. Identifying and Locating Different Expansion
Cards
The Expansion Card Chart below shows the various types
of expansion cards. This chart will help you to identify the
different types of expansion cards such as a modem 1and a
Network Interface Card (NIC) 2that can be added to your
computer (see Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1 (rear view of chasis)
Important: These expansion cards may fit into any available PCI slot. The
number of PCI slots may vary by model. The replacement expansion card
may differ slightly by model from the original card.

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IV. Removing the Expansion Card
1. Turn the computer on its side (open side facing up) and
locate the expansion card(s) (see Figure 4-1).
2. Remove the screw 1securing the expansion card and save
it for your replacement card (see Figure 4-1).
Important: Keep the screw that secured the defective card to the
chassis. You will need it for your replacement card.
3. Pull the expansion card using a gentle rocking motion from
the PCI slot 2on the system board (see Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1

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V. Replacing the Expansion Card
Note: Save all the packing materials received with your replacement card.
You will need them to return the defective part.
1. Align the expansion card with the PCI slot 1on the
system board and with the expansion card rear
connector(s) slot on the chassis (see Figure 5-1).
Important: The expansion card rear connector must be properly inserted
into the rear chassis slot to ensure the card is properly seated into the PCI
slot on the system board.
2. Replace the screw 2to secure the expansion card to the
chassis (see Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1
Insert the new expansion card
into the same connector from
which the defective card was
removed.
Ensure the card is properly
positioned into the rear
connector slots on the chassis.

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VI. Replacing the Side Access Panel
Align the tabs on the top and bottom of the side access panel
with the slots (located on the top and bottom edge) of the
chassis and slide the side access panel into place
(see Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-1
You do not have to replace the
screw securing the side access
panel. The screw securing the
side panel is used for shipping
purposes only.

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VII. Checking To See If the Replacement Part Is
Installed Properly
1. Reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet and
computer.
2. Turn on the computer to verify that the replacement part is
properly installed.
3. If the problem persists, repeat the Removing and
Replacing procedures.
4. If you are still experiencing problems, contact Compaq
Support: 1-800-984-9350.
VIII. Returning the Defective Part
Please refer to the Compaq Part Return Instructions that came
with your replacement part for instructions on returning the
defective part.

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