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3Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.

4Grasp the module and pull up.

If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.

Cards

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:

•Three PCI card slots

•One PCI Express x1 card slot

•One PCI Express x16 card slot

•One PCI Express x8 card slot (electrically configured as an x4)

PCI Cards

•If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, follow the procedures in the next section.

•If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 114.

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

•If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 116.

•If you are removing but not replacing a PCI Express card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 121.

Removing and Installing Parts

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