Dell 9150, DCTA manual Release tab Card retention mechanism, Door, PCI Express

4Push the two release tabs on the card retention door toward each other and pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position.

release tab	card retention mechanism	card retention
		door

*"piano" bracket

*may not be present on all computers

5If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to remove the x16 card:

a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on the sides to release the mechanism from the two tab slots holding it in place.

b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location.

NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to rotate it upward by pressing the tabs on the side of the bracket toward each other.

PCI Express	PCI Express x1
x16 card	card
	securing tab

PCI Express x1

card slot

PCI Express x16 card slot

Removing and Installing Parts

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