Removing a PCI Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
1.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2.Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5.Open the computer cover.
6.Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
7.If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
8.Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
9.If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for technical assistance
10.Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
11.Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
12.Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
AGP Cards
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
Your Dell computer provides a connector for an AGP card.
1.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2.Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
3.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5.Open the computer cover.
Removing an AGP Card
1.Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up.
2.Press the card lever toward the PCI connector.
3.Pull the card up and out of the card clip.
