Dell 2010 service manual Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

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1	PCI Express x16 card	2	PCI Express x16 card connector
3	securing tab	4	retention mechanism

6If 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.

7Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16).

8Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

9Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.

10To complete the removal procedure, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 30.

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15).

3Prepare the card for installation.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m July Contents PCI and PCI Express Cards Processor Fan Heat Sink Assembly Changing Boot Sequence for Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Cpufan DIMM1 Technical Overview Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions Before You Begin Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Place the computer in an upright position Computer Cover Removing the Front Bezel Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Removing Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing Memory Modules Cutouts Securing clip snapped in position Memory Modules Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express CardsScrew Card Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards Installed Removing a Hard Drive DrivesPower cable Data cable Screws Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Hard DriveFlexBay USB cable Screws Replacing a Media Card Reader Break-away metal plate Removing an Optical Drive Power cable Data cable Screws Replacing an Optical Drive Drives Drives Drives Removing the Power Switch Module Power Switch ModuleHard drive activity light Replacing the Power Switch Module Power Switch Module Removing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat Sink AssemblyProcessor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Processor ProcessorProcessor Release lever Socket Replacing the Processor Processor Removing the System Board System BoardLift the system board up and out Replacing the System Board System Board Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery System Setup Entering System SetupOverview System Setup System Setup Options USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled Enabled by Load Defaults Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model Flashing the BiosSystem Setup System Setup