How to Build Your Own PC - Save A Buck And Learn A Lot  9  Chapter 4: Installing The Mainboard In The Case       9  Changing The I/O Shield

Comparing I/O Shield to Motherboard I/O Connectors 1 Installing the New I/O Shield

Our first step is to remove the I/O shield that comes with the case, so that we can install the new I/O shield. Many I/O shields are designed to pop into place from the rear of the case. These are removed by pushing them from outside the case back into the case. Sometimes using a small, flat screwdriver to wedge one side of the shield into the slot helps get it started (Figure 57).

The shield that came with this case is slightly different. It has two sides which are different and is most easily removed by first using a flat screwdriver to push one side of the shield out of the case. Then, the I/O shield can be removed by pushing it from inside the case (Figure 58 and Figure 59).

I/O shields are often designed so that the metal at the edges wraps around to give the edges a natural springiness that holds the I/O shield in place. Examine your I/O shield carefully before you start to remove it to help you find the best way to remove it.

Figure 60 shows the removed I/O shield next to the back of the case.

Comparing I/O Shield to Motherboard I/O Connectors 1 Installing the New I/O Shield