Replacing Pci And Pci Express Cards; Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards - Dell XPS 430 Service Manual

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Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the Quick Reference Guide.
3. If necessary, disconnect any external cables connected to the card.
4. Remove the computer cover (see
1 card retention door 2 release tabs (2) 3 lever on chassis wall (may not be present on all computers)
4 filler bracket 5 alignment guide 6 alignment bar
5. If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward.
6. Press the two release tabs on the card retention door towards each other and pivot the door open. The door is hinged and remains in the open
position.
1 release tab 2 card retention bracket 3 card retention door
7. If your computer has a card retention bracket to secure the x16 card, press the release tab downward gently, and then pivot the bracket upward to
access the card slots.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).