Dell XPS 420 owner manual 123

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NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to unseat the card. If the card is not removed correctly, the system board may be damaged.

6Release the securing tab on the card slot to unseat the card.

7If 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 "Contacting Dell" on page 200).

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

8Reseat the card retention mechanism in the tabs and pivot downward to snap it into place.

9Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the card(s).

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

NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to rotate it down into place.

10Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

11Remove the card driver from the operating system.

12If you removed a sound card:

a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On.

b Connect external audio devices to the integrated audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.

13If you removed an add-in network connector:

a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to On.

b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer.

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

Removing and Installing Parts

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