Service and Maintain

6–8 415606-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT) Chassis
6.6 Expansion Cards
The computer has two PCI expansion slots that can accommodate expansion cards up to
17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length, one PCIe x1 expansion slot, and one PCIe x16 expansion slot.
6.6.1 Expansion Slot Cover Lock
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”).
2. Remove the access panel (Section 6.2, “Access Panel”).
3. Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on.
4. On the rear panel of the computer, remove the screw that secures the slot cover lock in
place 1 then, slide the slot cover lock up and away from the slots to remove it from the
computer 2.
6.6.2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card
To remove an expansion card continue with step 1.
To install an expansion card in an existing empty slot go to step 9.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”).
2. Remove the access panel (Section 6.2, “Access Panel”).
3. Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on.
4. Remove the slot cover lock (Section 6.6.1, “Expansion Slot Cover Lock”)
If you are installing an expansion card for the first time go to step 9.
If you are replacing an existing expansion card go to step 5.
5. Disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card.
6. Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free
from the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.
7. Store the card in anti-static packaging.