Dell Dimension E520 Owner's Manual - Page 80

Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the x16 PCI card.

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3 4 2 5 1 6 1 alignment bar 4 alignment guide 2 fully seated card 5 bracket within slot 3 not fully seated card 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9 If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the retention mechanism, you may reinstall the retention mechanism. 10 Before replacing the card retention mechanism, ensure that: • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 11 Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the x16 PCI card. 80 Removing and Installing Parts

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Removing and Installing Parts
9
If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the retention
mechanism, you may reinstall the retention mechanism.
10
Before replacing the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
11
Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the x16 PCI card.
1
alignment bar
2
fully seated card
3
not fully seated card
4
alignment guide
5
bracket within slot
6
bracket caught outside of slot
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3
6
5
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