Removing An Expansion Card - Dell OptiPlex 320 DCSM User Manual

PCI and PCI Express Cards: Dell OptiPlex 320 User's Guide
integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer.
16. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing an Expansion Card

1. Follow the procedures in
2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. The latch will remain in
the open position.
1 card retention latch 4 card-edge connector
2 alignment guide
3 card
3. Open the card retention mechanism that secures the card in place from the top:
a. Place your thumb on the top of the card retention mechanism and grip the bottom of the retention mechanism
with your fingers.
b. With your free hand, gently squeeze the sides of the card retention mechanism to release it from the tab slots
holding it in place.
c. Pivot the card retention mechanism upward to release it from the two tab slots.
4. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
6. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the
computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
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Before You Begin.
5 card connector
6 release tab