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Installing the 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 its electrical
outlet.
2. Remove the system cover.
3. Align the PCIe card holder with the projection on the chassis, push it down and slide it forward until
firmly seated.
4. If applicable, replace the full-length PCIe card.
5. Install the system cover.
6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.
Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch
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.
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. To open the PCIe card holder latch, press the tab.
4. To close the PCIe card holder latch, rotate the latch clockwise until it locks.
NOTE: Before installing a full-length PCIe card, the PCIe card holder latch must be closed.
When the full-length PCIe card is installed, open the PCIe card holder latch. Before removing
the full-length PCIe card, you must close the PCIe card holder latch.
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