Figure 32. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Expansion Card From the Expansion-Card Riser 3
1. grooves (2) 2. expansion-card holder
3. tab 4. expansion card
Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion-Card Riser 3
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. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
3. Open the system.
4. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.
5. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card
connector on the expansion-card riser.
6. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.
NOTE: For a full-height expansion card, pull the expansion-card holder toward the expansion-card riser.
Ensure that the expansion card rests between the grooves on the expansion-card holder.
7. Close the expansion-card latch.
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