Removing The Network Daughter Card - Dell PowerEdge R820 Owner's Manual

Removing The Network Daughter Card

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. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. Remove the expansion card riser 1.
4. If you are installing a 10 GbE network daughter card, remove the PCH shroud:
a) Remove the screws that secure the PCH shroud to the system board.
b) Lift the PCH shroud out of the chassis.
5. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws that secure the network daughter card to the
system board.
6. Hold the network daughter card by the edges on either side of the touch point and lift to remove it from the
connector on the system board.
7. Slide the network daughter card away from the back of the system until the NIC connectors are clear of the slot in
the back panel.
8. Lift the network daughter card out of the chassis.
Figure 42. Removing and Installing the PCH Shroud
1. screws (3)
2. PCH shroud
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