Installing An Expansion Card - Dell SD630-S Owner's Manual

Figure 36. Removing and installing the expansion card
1. expansion connector
3. expansion-card
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system

Installing an expansion card

Prerequisites
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.
NOTE: The expansion card riser 1 and the x16 link on the riser 2 slot can be used only when both
the processors are installed.
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. Remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the card.
2. Locate the expansion card connector on the system board or riser.
3. Open the expansion card latch and remove the filler bracket.
4. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card edge connector aligns with the
expansion card connector.
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2. expansion card latch
4. expansion-card latch