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1. Install the PCIe mezzanine card.
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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.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.
NOTE: You must remove a PCIe mezzanine card to replace a faulty PCIe mezzanine card or
service other components inside the system.
Steps
1. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the 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, you must hold the card only by
its edges.
NOTE: PCIe mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot.
3. Align the connector on the bottom of the PCie mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on
the system board.
4. Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits
over the side of the system.
5. Close the retention latch to secure the PCIe mezzanine card.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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