Dell T8144 manual PCI Express Cards, Release tabs

PCI Express Cards

Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card.

If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 75.

If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.

If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 67.

Installing a PCI Express Card

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 53.

card retention door

card retention mechanism

release tabs (2)

2Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position. (See page 67 for an illustration of the card retention door.)

3If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure the x16 card in place from the top:

a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on the sides to release the mechanism from the two tab slots holding it in place.

b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location.

Removing and Installing Parts

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