PCI and PCI Express Cards 59PCI and PCI Express CardsCAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information thatshipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, seethe Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer fromthe electrical outlet before removing the cover.NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing PCI and PCI Express cards isidentical (except where noted) for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220scomputers; the illustrations provided are for example only and may not representyour particular computer precisely.Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card1 Follow the procedures in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 35.2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" onpage 47).3 If your computer is a Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see"Removing the Chassis Support Bracket" on page 55). Otherwise, proceedto step 4.4 Disconnect any cables connected to the card.5 Remove the screw that secures the card to the back panel of the computer.6 Remove the card from the card connector on the system board:• For a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of itsconnector.• For a PCI Express card, rotate the securing tab away from the cardwhile grasping the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of itsconnector.Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
