Dell 660S manual Securing tab

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Procedure

1Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.

2Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.

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

PCI-Express x16 card — Press down the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.

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1	securing tab	2	PCI-Express x16 card
3	PCI-Express x16 card connector	4	screw

3If 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.

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Contents Page 2012 Rev. A00 Contents Replacing Memory Modules Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Clearing Forgotten Passwords Contents Before You Begin Safety InstructionsTurn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Procedures in this document may require the following tools Recommended ToolsAfter Working Inside Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components SLOT1Technical Overview Computer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Fan Shroud Removing the Fan ShroudProcedure Replacing the Fan ShroudMemory Modules Removing Memory ModulesMemory-module connector Replacing Memory Modules Memory module Memory Modules Postrequisites Memory Modules PCI-Express Cards Removing the PCI-Express CardsSecuring tab Replacing the PCI-Express Cards Installed Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardDisconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card Mini-Card Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelSet aside the front bezel in a secure location Replacing the Front Bezel Front Bezel Drive Cage Removing the Drive CageOptical-drive data cable Screws Hard-drive data cable Replacing the Drive Cage Drive Cage Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveSet aside the optical drive in a secure location Replacing the Optical Drive Optical Drive Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveSet aside the hard drive in a secure location Replacing the Hard Drive Hard Drive Front I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelPage Replacing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Power-Button Module Removing the Power-Button ModuleRouting guide Replacing the Power-Button Module Power Button Module Power-Supply Unit Removing the Power-Supply UnitPower-supply unit Replacing the Power-Supply Unit Power-Supply Unit Processor Fan Heat-Sink Assembly Removing the Processor Fan Heat-Sink AssemblyProcessor fan cable Replacing the Processor Fan Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Removing the ProcessorReplacing the Processor Alignment post Processor Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery System Board Removing the System BoardScrews System board System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Entering System Setup System SetupOverview System Setup Screens System Setup Options Device Type IntelR Virtualization Onboard Audio Controller LAN/WLAN Supervisor Password Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Passwords System Setup System Setup Flashing the Bios Service Tag or Express Service Code fieldFlashing the Bios Specifications Specifications