Dell 840 manual Removing an Expansion Card, Expansion-card connector

6Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation that accompanied the card for information about its cable connections.

7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

8Stand the system upright.

9Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

10Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Figure 3-19. Removing and Installing an Expansion Card

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Removing an Expansion Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 43.

3Disconnect any cables attached to the card.

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