Dell R805 owner manual Removing an Expansion Card

2Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 71.

4Open the expansion-card guide latch and remove the filler bracket at the back of the system. See Figure 3-14.

5Install the expansion card:

a If the expansion card is full length, align its front edge with the front card guide. See Figure 3-14.

b Position the expansion card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card riser board.

c Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the PCIe card connector until the card is fully seated.

d When the card is seated in the connector, close the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-14.

6Connect any expansion-card cables for the new card.

See the documentation that came with the card for information about its cable connections.

7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 71.

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. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

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 71.

3Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.

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