Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards - Dell Studio XPS 9100 Service Manual

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PCI and PCI Express Cards
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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 www.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 and PCI Express Cards
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Push the tab on the expansion card retainer to release it from the alignment bar and pivot it away from the chassis.
1 alignment bar 2 tab
3 expansion card retainer
4. Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.
5. Press the tabs of the PCI support bracket and push the PCI support bracket to the back of the computer until it clicks into the slots on the back of the
computer.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).