Figure 32. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card in Riser 21. expansion-card riser 22. expansion-card riser touch points3. expansion-card latch4. expansion card5. expansion-card holder6. tabInstalling 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. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.3. Open the system.4. Locate the expansion-card connector on the riser.5. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.6. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-cardconnector.7. Align the expansion-card bracket with the hooks on the chassis.8. Insert the card-edge connector into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.NOTE: Ensure that the expansion card is properly seated along the chassis, so that expansion-card latch canbe closed.67
