Installing System Components 59a Insert the two round tabs on the stabilizer into the stabilizer pivot slots. See Figure 3-9.b Rotate the end of the stabilizer down toward the front of the system until the latch clicks intoplace against the chassis.9 Connect any internal or external cables to the expansion card.10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 48.11 Connect the power cable to the power supply and the power outlet.Removing an Expansion CardCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 48.3 If you are removing a full-length expansion card, remove the expansion-card stabilizer:a Pivot the end of the stabilizer upward and toward the front of the system. See Figure 3-9.b Draw the stabilizer straight up from the tab slots and out of the system.4 Disconnect any internal or external cables that are connected to the expansion card.5 Open the expansion-card retainer adjacent to the slot. See Figure 3-9.6 Grasp the expansion card and carefully remove it from the socket connector.7 If you are permanently removing the card, replace the metal filler bracket over the empty card-slotopening.NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of thesystem. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside thesystem.8 If applicable, reinstall the expansion-card stabilizer:a Insert the two round tabs on the stabilizer into the stabilizer pivot slots. See Figure 3-9.b Rotate the end of the stabilizer down toward the front of the system until the latch clicks intoplace against the chassis.9 Close the expansion-card retainer. See Figure 3-9.10 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 48.11 Connect the power cable to the power supply and the power outlet.book.book Page 59 Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:19 PM
