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| 12 Gb SAS (full height) | 7, 6, 4, 5 | 6, 4, 5 | 4 | 3 |
11 | Integrated RAID | integrated slot | integrated slot | 1 | 1 |
12 | NDC | integrated slot | integrated slot | 1 | 1 |
Removing an expansion card from expansion-card riser 2 or 3
Prerequisites
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.
1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3.When removing a card from Riser 3, ensure that the PCIe holder latch is closed.
NOTE: The procedure for installing and removing a full length PCIe card is similar to the procedure for removing and installing a GPU card. For more information, see Removing a GPU card and Installing a GPU card.
Steps
1.Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
2.Lift the
3.Hold the expansion card by its edges, and remove it from the
4.If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the
5.Replace the
6.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.
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