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Removing PCIe card holder
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Do not use your system without the PCIe card holder installed. The PCIe card holder is
necessary to make sure proper system cooling.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet and peripherals.
2. Remove the system cover.
3. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card.
4. Press the release tab and the touch-point to release the PCIe card holder from the chassis.
5. Lift the PCIe card holder out of the chassis.
NOTE: To make sure proper system cooling, you must replace the PCIe card holder.
Figure 22. Removing and installing the PCIe card holder
1. PCIe card holder 2. release tab
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