Dell Inspiron 620 Service Manual - Page 7

Back to Contents Page PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 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. Removing PCI Express Cards 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the card retention bracket (see Removing the Card Retention Bracket). 4. Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable. 5. Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot: PCI Express x1 card - Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card - The securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot may vary based on your computer model. Perform one of the following instructions, based on the type of securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot. l Push the securing tab to the side, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of the connector. 1 securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 PCI Express x16 card