Dell GX260 Service Manual - Page 31

Removing a PCI Card, NOTICE, CAUTION

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1 alignment guide 2 alignment bar 3 retention arm 4 filler bracket NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 8. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. 9. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Removing a PCI Card CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Precautionary Measures." 1. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 2. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 3. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 4. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 5. Lower the retention arm and press it into place. 6. Remove the card's driver from the operating system.

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alignment guide
2
alignment bar
3
retention arm
4
filler bracket
NOTICE:
Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer
cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
8. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
9. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing a PCI Card
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see "
Precautionary Measures
."
1. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
2. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
3. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
4. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell.
NOTE:
Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the
computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
5. Lower the retention arm and press it into place.
6. Remove the card's driver from the operating system.