Dell 518 manual Replacing the Card Retention Bracket

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3.Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket.

4.Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place.

5.Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening.

6.Prepare the card for installation.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.

7.Align the card with the connector.

NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 connector, ensure that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.

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PCI Express x16 card

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securing tab

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PCI Express x1 card

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PCI Express x1 card slot

5PCI Express x16 card slot

8.Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.

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alignment bar

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fully-seated card

 

 

 

 

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not fully-seated card

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alignment guide

 

 

 

 

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bracket within slot

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bracket caught outside of slot

 

 

 

 

9. Replace the card retention bracket. See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket.

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.

10.Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.

11.Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

12.To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card.

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Contents Page Safety Instructions Technical SpecificationsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBack to Contents Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express CardReplacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Installed Removed Sound Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Processor Replacing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Dell Inspiron Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing DrivesSATA0 SATA3 Replacing a CD/DVD DriveSATA3 Replacing a Media Card ReaderRemoving the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the Drive Panel Insert Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink AssemblyReplacing Fans Inspiron Back to Contents Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing Memory Modules Back to Contents Replacing the Power Supply Back to Contents Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Overview System SetupAdvanced Bios Features Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsFlashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsBack to Contents System Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Cpufan SATA2
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