3Disconnect all cables from the card.

4Open the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-7.

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

6If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close 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.

7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 63.

8Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Expansion-Card Riser

The system’s expansion-card riser supports an x16 link Generation 2 PCIe expansion card.

Removing an Expansion-Card Riser

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 62.

3If installed, remove the expansion card from the expansion slot. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 73.

4To remove the expansion-card riser, press the release tab and lift the expansion-card riser from the chassis. See Figure 3-8.

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Dell R210 owner manual Removing an Expansion-Card Riser