Dell E05S001 owner manual Removing an Expansion Card

9If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.

10Replace the expansion-card latch.

11Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 77.

12Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

13Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing an Expansion Card

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 the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 76.

3If applicable, disconnect all cables from the card.

4Lift the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-16.

5Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector.

6If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion card slot on the chassis.

7Replace the expansion-card latch.

NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (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.

8Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 77.

9Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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