Dell XPS manual Removing a PCI Card

10Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.

filler bracket

alignment guide

alignment bar

retention arm

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.

11Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable connections.

12Close the computer cover (see page 102).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

13Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

14Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a PCI Card

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68.

2Open the computer cover (see page 70).

3Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

4If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

5Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

6If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 112).

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