Dell R300 owner manual Removing an Expansion Card

5Insert the expansion card firmly into the expansion-card connector on the riser card until the card is fully seated.

NOTE: Ensure that the expansion-card bracket is also inserted into the securing slot on the chassis's back panel.

6Replace the expansion-card retainer. See Figure 3-15.

7Slide the expansion-card sliding retainer to the closed position so that it engages the edge of the expansion card. See Figure 3-15.

8Connect any internal or external cable(s) to the expansion card.

NOTE: You will need to remove the riser card in order to install expansion cards with internal connectors. See "Riser Cards" on page 97.

9Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.

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 and Closing the System" on page 68.

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 3-17.

4Slide the expansion-card sliding retainer to the retracted or open position. See Figure 3-17.

5Grip the edges of the expansion card with the fingers of both hands and carefully work the card out of the expansion-card connector.

6If you are permanently removing the card, replace the metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening.

NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain 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.

7Replace the expansion-card retainer.

8Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.

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Installing System Components