Replacing Pci And Pci Express Cards - Dell Dimension 2010 Service Manual

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1 PCI Express x16 card
3 securing tab
6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the
empty card-slot opening.
NOTE:
maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and
dirt out of your computer.
7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 16).
8 Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
10 To complete the removal procedure, see "Configuring Your Computer
After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 30.

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 15).
3 Prepare the card for installation.
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Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to
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2 PCI Express x16 card connector
4 retention mechanism
PCI and PCI Express Cards
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