Installing System Components 79
Installing the Expansion Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
withthe product.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 58.
3
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page60.
4
If applicable, remove the filler bracket.
5
Align the expansion card with the riser guide slot and push it in the
direction of the arrow until the card is firmly seated in the card connector.
See Figure3-13.
6
For a battery-cached RAID controller, connect the RAID battery cable to
the expansion card.
7
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page59.
8
Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn
on the system.
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