Dell Dimension 5150 Service Manual

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1 release tab2 card retention door3. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door iscaptive, it will remain in the open position.4. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 6.5. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card.If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of itsconnector.6. Prepare the card for installation.See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, orotherwise customizing it for your computer.CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to anetwork. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outletbefore installing any cards.7. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.1 bracket within slot 4 alignment guide2 bracket caught outside of slot 5 fully seated card3 alignment bar 6 not fully seated card8. Before you close the card retention door, ensure that:The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.