Dell PowerEdge M420 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 221

7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening on the chassis: NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system. a Loosen the captive screw and rotate the filler-bracket retention latch open as shown in Figure 3-35. b Position the metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot on the chassis and rotate the filler-bracket retention latch in toward the chassis. c Tighten the captive screw on the filler-bracket retention latch to secure the metal filler bracket to the chassis. 8 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 159. 9 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 148. Expansion-Card Riser (PowerEdge M610x Only) The expansion-card riser supports Generation 2 PCIe expansion cards. Removing the Expansion-Card Riser 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 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 149. 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the riser connectors. See Figure 3-36 and Figure 3-37. To disconnect the power and data cables, press the release latch on the connector, push inward slightly, then outward to release the cable connector from the board connector. Installing Blade Components 221