Dell Removing a PCI Express Card From the Riser-Card Cage

Removing a PCI Express Card From the Riser-Card Cage
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the riser-card cage:
a. Check any cables connected to cards through the back-panel openings. Disconnect any cables that will not reach the riser-card cage once they
are removed from the computer.
b. Rotate the riser-card cage handle up and gently pull on the handle and lift the riser-card cage up and away from the computer.
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3. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open position.
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4. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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5. Press the lever with your thumb until you release the securing tab.
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6. While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the card connector.
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7. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
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8. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
lThe tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
lThe notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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9. Secure any remaining card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
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riser-card cage
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handle
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PCI Express x16 card
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lever
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securing slot (not all cards)
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securing tab
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PCI Express x16 card connector
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NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of your computer.