Dell 620s manual Replacing PCI Express Cards

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1securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card slot

3PCI Express x16 card

Press the securing tab down, 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

1securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card slot

3PCI Express x16 card

6. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

Replacing PCI Express Cards

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Prepare the card for installation.

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

3.Connect the PCI Express card to the card slot:

PCI Express x1 card — Place the PCI Express card in the slot on the system board and press down firmly. Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the slot.

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Contents Page Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Safety InstructionsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Flashing the Bios Click Enter a TagPCI Express Cards Removing PCI Express CardsReplacing PCI Express Cards Page Installed Removed Sound Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Card Retention BracketRemoving the Card Retention Bracket Back to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Computer CoverRemoving the Computer Cover Back to Contents Processor Removing the ProcessorReplacing the Processor Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard-Drive AssemblyDrives Removing the Hard-Drive Bezel Replacing the Hard-Drive BezelRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Hard-Drive AssemblyOptical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Fans Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis FanReplacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyRemoving the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Back to Contents Front I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Back to Contents Replacing the Power Button Module Power Button ModuleRemoving the Power Button Module Back to Contents System Board Removing the System BoardEntering the Service Tag in the Bios Replacing the System BoardSystem Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options OverviewAdvanced Boot Sequence Boot OptionsClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos PasswordsBack to Contents System Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Fancpu