Dell Optiflex 740 User Manual page 42

Removing a PCI Express Card From the Riser-Card Cage
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the riser-card cage:
a. Check any cables connected to cards through the back-panel openings. Disconnect any cables that will not reach the riser-card cage once they
are removed from the computer.
b. Rotate the riser-card cage handle up and gently pull on the handle and lift the riser-card cage up and away from the computer.
1 riser-card cage
3. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open position.
4. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5. Press the lever with your thumb until you release the securing tab.
6. While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the card connector.
1 PCI Express x16 card 2 lever
4 securing tab 5 PCI Express x16 card connector
7. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of your computer.
8. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
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The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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9. Secure any remaining card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
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2 handle
3 securing slot (not all cards)