Expansion Cards; Expansion-Card Cage; Figure 6-16. Expansion-Card Cage Removal - Dell OptiPlex GXi Service Manual

Expansion Cards

The computer has a removable expansion-card cage. The expansion-card cage
contains the riser board and any installed expansion cards. Dell recommends
that you remove the expansion-card cage first before removing or installing
expansion cards.
If you are not removing any of the expansion cards, leave the external cables
attached to the expansion cards.

Expansion-Card Cage

chassis
back slot
bottom slot

Figure 6-16. Expansion-Card Cage Removal

To remove an expansion-card cage, follow these steps:
1. Rotate the lever toward the back of the computer until it stops in the
upright position.
2. Slide the expansion-card cage out of the computer.
To replace an expansion-card cage, align the tabs on the left and right sides of
the expansion-card cage with the slots on the back and bottom of the chassis.
With the securing lever in its extended position, slide the expansion-card cage
into place.
expansion-
card cage
Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis
lever
6-17