Installing The Expansion-Card Riser Module; Removing An Expansion Card - Dell SD7000-S Owner's Manual

Installing the expansion-card riser module

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 came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Steps
1. If applicable, reinstall the expansion card into the expansion-card riser module.
2. Align the guides on the expansion-card riser module with the holes on the server sled.
3. Lower the expansion-card riser module until it is fully seated.
4. Secure the expansion-card riser module with the five screws.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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After working inside your system

Removing 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 came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the expansion-card riser module.
Steps
1. Remove the screw securing the expansion card and remove the expansion card from the riser card.
2. If you are removing the expansion card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty
expansion slot.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
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