Dell C6145 manual Removing the Expansion-Card Connector

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 87.

3Remove the expansion card. See "Removing the Expansion Card" on page 95.

4Remove the two screws securing the expansion-card connector to the expansion-card bracket. See Figure 3-12.

5Pull the expansion-card connector away from the expansion-card bracket. See Figure 3-12.

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