Dell NM176 owner manual Removing an Expansion Card, Retainer

Figure 3-15. Opening and Closing the Expansion-Card Sliding Retainer

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Removing an Expansion Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.

2Disconnect any internal or external cable(s) that are connected to the expansion card.

3Lift the expansion-card retainer adjacent to the PCI slots. See Figure 3-14.

4Slide the expansion-card sliding retainer to the retracted or open position. See Figure 3-15.

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