Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards - Dell XPS 710 Service Manual

Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:
Three PCI card slots
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Two PCI Express x16 card slots (can be used in a dual-graphics configuration)
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One PCI Express x8 card slot
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One PCI Express x1 card slot
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NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics configuration, the PCI Express x1 and one PCI card
slot are not accessible for use.
1 PCI card 2 PCI Express x16 card
4 PCI Express x8 card 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 your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards;
however, the card is required for troubleshooting purposes. If you remove the card, store it in a safe and secure location.
NOTICE: If you have the optional dual graphics card configuration, see
replace a graphics card.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
4. Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall.
5. If present, press the tab on the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and lift it to gain full access to the card.
3 PCI Express x16 card slot
6 PCI Express x1 card
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration to remove or