Dell 620s manual Removing PCI Express Cards

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PCI Express Cards

Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual

Removing PCI Express Cards

Replacing PCI Express Cards

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

Removing PCI Express Cards

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Remove the card retention bracket (see Removing the Card Retention Bracket).

4.Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.

5.Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot:

PCI Express x1 card — Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot

PCI Express x16 card — The securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot may vary based on your computer model. Perform one of the following instructions, based on the type of securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot.

•Push the securing tab to the side, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of the connector.

1securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card slot

3PCI Express x16 card

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Contents Page Turning Off Your Computer Technical Specifications Recommended ToolsSafety Instructions Before You BeginBack to Contents Removing the Front Bezel Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Click Enter a Tag Flashing the BiosRemoving PCI Express Cards PCI Express CardsReplacing PCI Express Cards Page Installed Removed Sound Removing the Card Retention Bracket Card Retention BracketReplacing the Card Retention Bracket Back to Contents Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Removing the Processor ProcessorReplacing the Processor Back to Contents Drives Removing the Hard-Drive AssemblyHard Drive Replacing the Hard-Drive Bezel Removing the Hard-Drive BezelOptical Drive Replacing the Hard-Drive AssemblyRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Chassis Fan FansChassis Fan Removing the Chassis FanRemoving the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O Panel Removing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Back to Contents Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Back to Contents Removing the Power Button Module Power Button ModuleReplacing the Power Button Module Back to Contents Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BiosOverview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsAdvanced Boot Options Boot SequenceClearing Cmos Passwords Clearing Forgotten PasswordsBack to Contents Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Fancpu
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