WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing a PCI Express Card
Uninstall the PCI Express card's driver and software from the operating
system. For more information, see the Setup Guide.
CAUTION: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
Replace the screw on the card retention bracket ensuring that:
The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
The guide clamps are aligned with the guide notches.
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alignment guide
2
filler bracket
3
alignment bar
4
card retention bracket
5
guide clamps (2)
6
guide notches (2)
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or
Installing a PCI Express Card
NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
