Network Daughter Card; Removing The Network Daughter Card - Dell EMC PowerEdge R730xd Owner's Manual

Network daughter card

The Network daughter card (NDC) is a small, removable mezzanine card. The NDC provides you with the flexibility of choosing
different network connectivity options, for example—4 x 1GbE, 2 x 10GbE and 2 x Converged Network Adapter.

Removing the network daughter card

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. If installed, remove the expansion card riser 2.
4. Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screws that secure the network daughter card (NDC) to the system board.
2. Hold the NDC by the edges on either side of the touch point, and lift the card to disengage it from the connector on the
system board.
3. Slide the NDC away from the back of the system until the Ethernet connectors are clear of the slot in the back panel.
4. Lift the NDC out of the chassis.
Figure 72. Removing the NDC
1. captive screw socket (2)
3. captive screw (2)
2. connector on the system board
4. touch point (2)
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