Dell PowerVault DL2000 DL2000 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 91
Expansion-Card Cage, Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
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1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 67. 3 Disconnect all expansion-card cables. 4 Release the expansion card: a Open the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-14. b Grasp the expansion card by its top corners, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector. 5 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the expansion-card latch. 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. 6 Reconnect all expansion-card cables. 7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 67. Expansion-Card Cage Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 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. NOTE: You must remove all expansion cards from the expansion-card cage before removing the expansion-card cage from the system. 1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 67. 3 Disconnect all expansion-card cables. Installing System Components 91