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Expansion Cards (Prereq)

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Prereq guide to remove all of the expansion cards before removing the mainboard.

  1. Expansion Cards (Prereq), Unlock the expansion cards: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Expansion Cards (Prereq), Unlock the expansion cards: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Expansion Cards (Prereq), Unlock the expansion cards: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip your laptop over and find the two locking tabs beneath the expansion cards.

    • Pull the locking tabs down to unlock the rows of expansion cards above them.

    • The locking tab will show red when it's unlocked.

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  3. Expansion Cards (Prereq), Remove the expansion card: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Expansion Cards (Prereq), Remove the expansion card: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Expansion Cards (Prereq), Remove the expansion card: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert your fingernail over the white rubber lip along the inner edge of the expansion card.

    • Pull the card away from the laptop to disconnect it.

    • This might take some initial force. If you're having trouble, make sure the locking tab is properly unlocked.

    • Slide the card completely off its rail and remove it.

    • Repeat for all of the expansion cards.

    • During reassembly, align the new card on the rail and push it in until it sits evenly with the edge of the laptop.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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