Dell XPS 600 owner manual Not fully seated card

6Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.

If the card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the card guide bracket as you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on the system board.

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7Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:

•The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

•The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

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.

8Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.

Removing and Installing Parts

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