Install Nic Card
In this article, you will learn how to remove and install a NIC Card where NIC stands for Network Interface Card. This card is found on the motherboard of a computer and as its name says, it is used to connect to the internet.
Steps
- Open the PC case. The power should be off when you do this.
- Ensure that you have an antistatic wrist strap attached to your wrist and grounded to the PC when working with it.
- Remove the strap before you switch on the power.
- Now take the NIC card and install it into one of the PCI slots by aligning the guide notches with the PCI slot.
- Press straight down with gentle pressure until the card snugly fits into the PCI slot.
- Secure the card with a single screw used to attach the card to the PC.
- Check the card whether it moves from its position. If it does, it could damage itself when the PC is turned on.
- Close the PC case and turn on the power.
- Check if the internet works or not. If not then check the connections and repeat the above steps.
Tips
- Do not forget to take off the guide notches before inserting the card.
- When you insert the card push it with some extra force, not too gently, otherwise it will not be completely inserted and you will face problems in connecting to the internet.
Warnings
- Turn off the power before working in order to protect yourself from getting an electric shock.
- Always wear an antistatic wrist strap before working with your PC otherwise you will harm your motherboard components.
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- Install a Wireless Card
- Add a Wireless Router to Your Network
- Change the Name of a Wireless Network
- Test Your Internet Before Calling Your Broadband Provider
- Switch to Netscape Dial up Internet Service
Sources and Citations
- For this article, i took help from my professor Mr. Roly Roy. He is a professor of Computer Fundamentals.
