Dell DCSM Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot
the latch until it snaps into the open position.
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If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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Press the lever with your thumb until you release the securing tab.
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While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the card connector.
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If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
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.
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Before you close the card retention mechanism, 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.
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Secure any remaining card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
1 PCI Express x16 card 2 lever 3 securing slot (not all cards)
4 securing tab 5 PCI Express x16 card
connector
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