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6 Front Bezel 25 Removing the Front Bezel 25 Replacing the Front Bezel 27 7 Card Retention Bracket 29 Removing the Card Retention Bracket 29 Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 31 8 PCI Express Cards 33 Removing PCI Express Cards 33 Replacing PCI Express Cards 35 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card 37 9 Mini-Card 39 Removing the Mini-Card 40 Replacing the Mini-Card 41 10 Hard Drive(s 43 Removing the Hard Drive(s 43 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 48 4 Contents
6 Front Bezel 25 Removing the Front Bezel 25 Replacing the Front Bezel 27 7 Card Retention Bracket 29 Removing the Card Retention Bracket 29 Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 31 8 PCI Express Cards 33 Removing PCI Express Cards 33 Replacing PCI Express Cards 35 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card 37 9 Mini-Card 39 Removing the Mini-Card 40 Replacing the Mini-Card 41 10 Hard Drive(s 43 Removing the Hard Drive(s 43 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 48 4 Contents
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PCI Express Cards 33 See "Removing the Card Retention Bracket" on page 9. Removing PCI Express Cards Prerequisites. 1 Remove the computer cover. PCI Express Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 29. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 2 Remove the card retention bracket.
PCI Express Cards 33 See "Removing the Card Retention Bracket" on page 9. Removing PCI Express Cards Prerequisites. 1 Remove the computer cover. PCI Express Cards WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 29. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 2 Remove the card retention bracket.
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Procedure 1 Disconnect any cables connected to the side, grasp the card by its connector. 1 2 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card - Grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its top corners, and ease it out of the connector. 3 1 1 securing tab 3 PCI Express x16 card 2 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 34 PCI Express Cards Push the securing tab to the card, if applicable. 2 Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot: PCI Express x1 card -
Procedure 1 Disconnect any cables connected to the side, grasp the card by its connector. 1 2 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card - Grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its top corners, and ease it out of the connector. 3 1 1 securing tab 3 PCI Express x16 card 2 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 34 PCI Express Cards Push the securing tab to the card, if applicable. 2 Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot: PCI Express x1 card -
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... card is necessary to maintain FCC certification of your computer. 2 Replace the PCI Express card: PCI Express x1 card - Replacing PCI Express Cards Procedure 1 Prepare the card for your computer. Place the PCI Express card in the slot on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise... the computer. 3 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the slot. 1 2 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express Cards 35 NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is fully seated in the empty card-slot opening....
... card is necessary to maintain FCC certification of your computer. 2 Replace the PCI Express card: PCI Express x1 card - Replacing PCI Express Cards Procedure 1 Prepare the card for your computer. Place the PCI Express card in the slot on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise... the computer. 3 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the slot. 1 2 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express Cards 35 NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is fully seated in the empty card-slot opening....
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... Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 5 To complete the installation, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card" on page 37. 36 PCI Express Cards See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the system board and press down firmly. Push the securing tab to the...31. 2 Connect any cables that should be attached to the side and place the PCI Express card in the slot on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions in the slot. 3 2 1 1 securing tab 3 PCI Express x16 card 2 PCI Express x16 card slot Postrequisites 1 Replace the card retention bracket. CAUTION: Do not ...
... Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 5 To complete the installation, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card" on page 37. 36 PCI Express Cards See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the system board and press down firmly. Push the securing tab to the...31. 2 Connect any cables that should be attached to the side and place the PCI Express card in the slot on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions in the slot. 3 2 1 1 securing tab 3 PCI Express x16 card 2 PCI Express x16 card slot Postrequisites 1 Replace the card retention bracket. CAUTION: Do not ...
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...the setting to Enabled. 3 Connect the external audio devices to the integrated network connector. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card NOTE: For information about the location of external connectors, see the documentation that shipped with the card. See "System Setup..." on installing drivers and software for your card, see the Quick Start Guide. Sound card Network card Installed 1 Enter system setup. PCI Express Cards 37 For information on page 91. 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled. 3 Connect the...
...the setting to Enabled. 3 Connect the external audio devices to the integrated network connector. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card NOTE: For information about the location of external connectors, see the documentation that shipped with the card. See "System Setup..." on installing drivers and software for your card, see the Quick Start Guide. Sound card Network card Installed 1 Enter system setup. PCI Express Cards 37 For information on page 91. 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled. 3 Connect the...
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...applicable. System Board 85 See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 21. See "Removing the Processor" on page 40. 3 Remove the any PCI-Express cards, if applicable. Record which memory module is replaced. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 73. 6 Remove the memory modules. ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 33. 4 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. ...
...applicable. System Board 85 See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 21. See "Removing the Processor" on page 40. 3 Remove the any PCI-Express cards, if applicable. Record which memory module is replaced. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 73. 6 Remove the memory modules. ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 33. 4 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. ...
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...Computer Cover" on page 19. 7 Follow the instructions in different locations compared to the components and connectors on page 22. 4 Replace any PCI-Express cards, if applicable. System Board 87 Replacing the System Board Procedure 1 Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it ...replacement system board is preset at the factory. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 35. 5 Replace the Mini-Card, if applicable. See "Replacing PCI Express Cards" on page 75. 2 Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 14. Postrequisites 1...
...Computer Cover" on page 19. 7 Follow the instructions in different locations compared to the components and connectors on page 22. 4 Replace any PCI-Express cards, if applicable. System Board 87 Replacing the System Board Procedure 1 Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it ...replacement system board is preset at the factory. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 35. 5 Replace the Mini-Card, if applicable. See "Replacing PCI Express Cards" on page 75. 2 Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 14. Postrequisites 1...