Owners Manual

Figure 17. Removing a PCIe mezzanine card

a. PCIe mezzanine card (2)

b. PCIe mezzanine card connector (2)

c. retention latch

Next steps

1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.

2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

Related References

Safety instructions on page 51

Related tasks

Before working inside your system on page 51

Installing a PCIe mezzanine card on page 72

After working inside your system on page 52

Installing a PCIe mezzanine card

Prerequisites

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and

simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and

support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow

the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.

2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

3. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.

NOTE:

You must remove a PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card or service other components

inside the system.

Steps

1. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch, and lifting the end of the latch.

2. If present, remove the connector cover from the PCIe mezzanine card bay.

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