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 83.
3Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 86.
4Disconnect all cables from the card.
5Open the
6Grasp the expansion card by its edges, and carefully remove it from the
7If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the
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 85.
9Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Installing System Components
