Owners Manual

Figure 38. Removing an expansion card from the system board
1. expansion card retention latch lock 2. expansion card retention latch
3. expansion card 4. expansion card connector
Next steps
1. If disconnected, reconnect the cables to the expansion card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 62
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 63
After working inside your system on page 63
Installing an expansion card on the system board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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.
Steps
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Open the expansion card retention latch.
3. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket.
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Installing and removing system components