Figure 29. Removing and Installing the Expansion Card from Expansion-Card Riser 21. riser 22. expansion-card latch3. expansion cardInstalling 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. If you are installing a full-length, full-height expansion card on slot 2 of the expansion-card riser 2, open theexpansion-card holder on the cooling shroud.7. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-cardconnector.60
