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2. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.
NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card or
service other components inside the system.
Steps
1. Open the PCIe mezzanine card retention latch by pressing the release tab on the retention latch and
lifting the end of the latch.
2. If present, remove the connector cover from the PCIe mezzanine card bay.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe mezzanine card, hold the card only by its edges.
3. Align the two connectors on the PCIe mezzanine card with the connectors on the system board.
4. Press down the PCIe mezzanine card until the connectors on the card completely engage with the
corresponding connectors.
The retention bracket on the side of the chassis latches onto the PCIe mezzanine card.
5. Close the retention latch.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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Prerequisites
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.
NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket to replace a faulty system board.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.
Steps
1. Remove the screw that secures the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket to the system board.
2. Orient the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket upward and slide it until the tabs on the PCIe
mezzanine card support bracket disengage from the slots on the system.
3. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket away from the system.
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