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.
To remove a PCI card, uninstall the PCI Express card's driver and software
from the operating system.
Pull and lift the expansion card retainer away from the computer.If
applicable, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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expansion card retainer
Press the tabs of the PCI support bracket and push the bracket to the back
of the computer until it clicks into the slots on the back of the computer.
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PCI card
2
PCI support bracket
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slots (2)
For a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its
connector.
For a PCI Express x16 card, push the securing tab and grasp the card by its
top corners. Ease the card out of its connector.
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PCI Express x16 card
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securing tab
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PCI Express x1 card
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PCI Express x1 card slot
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PCI Express x16 card slot
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.
If you are not replacing a card install a filler bracket in empty card-slot
opening.
Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening (if applicable).
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring, customizing, and making internal connections on the card.
Align the card with the connector.
NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 connector, ensure that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card
is fully seated in the slot.
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alignment bar
2
fully-seated card
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not fully-seated card
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alignment guide
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bracket within slot
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bracket caught outside of slot
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.
If applicable, connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
Press and push the tabs of the PCI support bracket until its clicks into the
filler brackets.
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PCI support bracket
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filler bracket
Press the tabs and push the expansion card retainer until it clicks into
place.
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.
