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

5. network daughter card (NDC)
Next steps
1. Install the NDC.
2. If removed, install the expansion card riser 1.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 67
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3

Installing the network daughter card

After working inside your system
Installing 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 applicable, remove the expansion card riser 1.
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. Orient the network daughter card (NDC) so that the Ethernet connectors fit through the slot in the back panel.
2. Align the captive screws on the card with the captive screw sockets on the system board.
3. Press the touch points on the card until the card connector is firmly seated on the system board connector.
4. Tighten the captive screws to secure the NDC to the system board.
138 Installing and removing system components
on page 68
on page 138
on page 68
6. back panel slot for Ethernet connectors
on page 117
on page 118