Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch

Prerequisites

1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

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.

Steps

1.To open the PCIe card holder latch, press the release tab.

2.To close the PCIe card holder latch, rotate the latch clockwise until it locks.

NOTE: Before installing a full-length PCIe card, the PCIe card holder latch must be closed. When the full-length PCIe card is installed, open the PCIe card holder latch. Before removing the full-length PCIe card, you must close the PCIe card holder latch.

Figure 28. Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch

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PCIe card holder

2. release tab

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PCIe card holder

 

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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Dell XC730xd owner manual Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch