3. Open the system.4. Disconnect all the cables from the expansion card.5. Holding the card by its edge, pull the card to disengage from the connector and lift the card out of the chassis.If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card slot.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.6. Push the expansion card latch toward the system until it clicks into place.7. Close the system.8. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.Figure 24. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card1. expansion card2. expansion-card latch3. filler bracketInstalling 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. Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.4. Open the system.53
