Installing Blade Components 2217 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket overthe empty expansion slot opening on the chassis:NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot tomaintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of thesystem. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid inproper cooling and airflow inside the system.a Loosen the captive screw and rotate the filler-bracket retention latchopen as shown in Figure 3-35.b Position the metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot on thechassis and rotate the filler-bracket retention latch in toward thechassis.c Tighten the captive screw on the filler-bracket retention latch tosecure the metal filler bracket to the chassis.8 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159.9 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148.Expansion-Card Riser (PowerEdge M610x Only)The expansion-card riser supports Generation 2 PCIe expansion cards.Removing the Expansion-Card RiserCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not coveredby your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with theproduct.1 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149.2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the riser connectors. SeeFigure 3-36 and Figure 3-37.To disconnect the power and data cables, press the release latch on theconnector, push inward slightly, then outward to release the cableconnector from the board connector.
