Dell R730xd owner manual Removing an expansion card from expansion-card riser 2 or

Card	Card type	Slot priority		Max allowed
priority
		PowerEdge	PowerEdge	PowerEdge	PowerEdge
		R730	R730xd	R730	R730xd
	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 expansion-card latch out of the slot.

3.Hold the expansion card by its edges, and remove it from the expansion-card connector.

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

5.Replace the expansion-card latch into the slot.

6.Close the expansion-card locking tabs.

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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