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    When installing an add-on sound card, it may be necessary to do what?
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    Turn off your computer and power supply fully, ground yourself (from static electricity), and make sure that the slot you're entering it into will align correctly and is the correct slot.
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    How do I change a sound card on a laptop?
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    If it's a laptop, chances are the soundcard is built into the motherboard, so you can't.
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    How do I determine what sound card to buy?
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    Look for a card that has a high bit-rate (24 is usually fine) and a high sample rate (anything over 96 kHz). Surround sound is optional, but if you're using or planning on using 5./7.1 headphones/speakers, do get the amount you need. A big warning to watch out for cheap cards. They could ruin the quality of sound worse than on-board cards.
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    Under what conditions can a sound card damage your computer?
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    A sound card can't damage a computer unless the drivers are faulty, there is an error in the chip, or you installed it improperly.
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