Removing An Expansion Card - Dell PowerEdge NM176 Hardware Owner's Manual

Figure 3-15. Opening and Closing the Expansion-Card Sliding Retainer
1 expansion-card sliding
retainer

Removing an Expansion Card

CAUTION:
cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any
procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about
safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
1 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54.
2 Disconnect any internal or external cable(s) that are connected to the
expansion card.
3 Lift the expansion-card retainer adjacent to the PCI slots. See Figure 3-14.
4 Slide the expansion-card sliding retainer to the retracted or open position.
See Figure 3-15.
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Installing System Components
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2 release tab
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
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3 expansion card
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