Dell C6100 owner manual Removing the Expansion-Card Connector

8Grasp the filler bracket by its edges, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector.

NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card. Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

9Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card assembly.

10Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.

11Replace the screw securing the expansion card.

12Place the expansion-card assembly into the system-board assembly.

13Replace the five screws that secure the expansion-card assembly.

14Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 64.

15Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 62.

16Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.

Expansion-Card Connector

Removing the Expansion-Card Connector

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support 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 with the product.

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

2Remove the system-board assembly. See "Removing a System-Board Assembly" on page 61.

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