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Back to Contents Page PCI-Express Card(s) Alienware Aurora Service Manual Removing the PCI-Express Card(s) Replacing the PCI-Express Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Removing the PCI-Express Card(s) 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel). 3. Open the PCI shroud (see Opening the PCI Shroud). 4. Locate the PCI-Express card on the system board (see System Board Components). 5. Disconnect any cables connected to the card (if applicable). 6. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 7. Remove the card. l For a PCI-Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out the card connector. l For a PCI-Express x16 card, press the securing tab on the card connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. NOTE: If you are not replacing a card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. 1 screw 3 securing tab 2 PCI-Express x16 connector 4 PCI-Express x16 card

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PCI-Express Card(s)
Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Removing the PCI
-
Express Card(s)
Replacing the PCI
-
Express Card(s)
Removing the PCI-Express Card(s)
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the left side-panel (see
Removing the Left Side
-
Panel
).
3.
Open the PCI shroud (see
Opening the PCI Shroud
).
4.
Locate the PCI-Express card on the system board (see
System Board Components
).
5.
Disconnect any cables connected to the card (if applicable).
6.
Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.
7.
Remove the card.
l
For a PCI-Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out the card connector.
l
For a PCI-Express x16 card, press the securing tab on the card connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of
the card connector.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING:
To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
NOTE:
If you are not replacing a card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
1
screw
2
PCI-Express x16 connector
3
securing tab
4
PCI-Express x16 card