Removing Pci Express Cards - Dell Inspiron 620s Service Manual

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PCI Express Cards
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual
Removing PCI Express Cards
Replacing PCI Express Cards
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
Removing PCI Express Cards
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the card retention bracket (see
4. Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.
5. Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot:
PCI Express x1 card — Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot
PCI Express x16 card — The securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot may vary based on your computer model. Perform one of the following
instructions, based on the type of securing tab on the PCI Express x16 card slot.
Push the securing tab to the side, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of the connector.
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1 securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card slot
3 PCI Express x16 card
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Card Retention Bracket).