Dell XK946 manual Removing a PCI Express Card, Removing the Optical Drive

NOTE: Ensure that the expansion-card bracket is also inserted into the securing slot at the bottom of the bracket slot.

6Close the expansion-card retainer. See Figure 3-14.

7Connect any internal or external cable(s) to the expansion card.

8Close the system. See "Installing the Top Cover" on page 60.

Removing a PCI Express Card

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.

1Remove power from the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 60.

3Disconnect any internal or external cable(s) that are connected to the expansion card.

4Open the expansion-card retainer adjacent to the slot. See Figure 3-14.

5Press the card latch away from the expansion card, grasp the card, and carefully lift it from the system-board connector.

6If you are permanently removing the card, replace the metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening.

7Close the expansion-card retainer. See Figure 3-14.

8Close the system. See "Installing the Top Cover" on page 60.

Optical Drive

The system accommodates one optical drive. The device is not hot-pluggable, so the system must be powered down and the power cords removed from the chassis before installing or removing this drive.

Removing the Optical Drive

1Remove power from the system and attached peripherals, and then disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

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