Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards - Dell XPS 630i Service Manual

1 PCI card
3 PCI Express x16 card slot
5 PCI Express x8 card slot
7 PCI Express x1 card slot

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components,
ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTICE:
If you have the optional dual-graphics card configuration, see "Removing
a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38 to remove or
replace a graphics card.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 13).
3 Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
4 Press down the release tab on the top of the card retainer at the
appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis
wall.
5 Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.
NOTE:
If the card is full-length, pull back on the alignment guide release tab to
release the alignment guide from the fan cage.
32
Cards
2 PCI Express x16 card
4 PCI Express x8 card
6 PCI Express x1 card