How to Install and Remove Expansion Cards
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide shows how to install and remove Expansion Cards for your Framework Desktop.
The Expansion Cards are hot-swappable. You can install and remove them without turning off your desktop.
For information on Expansion Card compatibility, click here.
What you need
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Rotate the Desktop so its rear rests on your work surface.
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Slide an Expansion Card into an Expansion Card slot.
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If there's a red bar showing under the Expansion Card latch, use your finger to flip the latch and lock the Expansion Card into its slot.
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Use your finger to flip the Expansion Card latch into the unlocked position.
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Push up on the lip of the Expansion Card with your fingers.
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Pull the Expansion Card out of its slot and remove it.
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If you need help, contact Framework support.
