Dell Dimension 5150 Service Manual page 23

1 release tab
2 card retention door
3. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is
captive, it will remain in the open position.
4. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with
5. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its
connector.
6. Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or
otherwise customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a
network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet
before installing any cards.
7. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
1 bracket within slot
2 bracket caught outside of slot 5 fully seated card
3 alignment bar
8. Before you close the card retention door, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
4 alignment guide
6 not fully seated card
step 6.