Dell 360 service manual Cards

4Gently push the release lever on the card retention latch to pivot the latch open. The latch remains in the open position.

5If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening.

6If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card (see "Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card From a Desktop Computer" on page 35 or "Removing a PS/2 Serial-Port Adapter From a Desktop Computer" on page 46).

7If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the adapter.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards or adapters.

8Align the card in the slot and press down firmly. Ensure that the adapter is fully seated in the slot.

9Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure:

•The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment guide.

•The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

10Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.

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

11Connect any card cables to the system board as appropriate (see "Desktop Computer System Board Components" on page 15).

12Replace the riser-card cage:

a Align the tabs in the side of the riser-card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and slide the riser-card cage down into place.

b Ensure the riser-card connectors are fully seated in the connectors on the system board.

c Rotate the riser-card cage handle downward to secure it into place.

13Connect any disconnected cables.

14Follow the procedure in "After Working on Your Computer" on page 17.

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