Dell Removing a PCI Express x1 Card , Installing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards

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Removing a PCI Express x1 Card
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. The latch will remain in the open position.
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3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
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5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
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6. 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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7. Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
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8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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Installing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card, remove the installed card (see Removing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards).
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3. Prepare the card for installation.
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4. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
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card retention latch
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alignment guide
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card
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card-edge connector
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card connector
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release tab
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.
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your
computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be
sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.