Installing A Mezzanine Card - Dell PowerEdge M820 Systems Owner's Manual

Figure 11. Removing and Installing a Mezzanine Card
1. mezzanine cards (2)
2. Fabric B mezzanine card slot
3. Fabric C mezzanine card slot
4. retention latch

Installing A Mezzanine 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. Remove the blade from the enclosure.
2. Open the blade.
3. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb and lifting the end of the latch.
4. If present, remove the connector cover from the mezzanine card bay.
NOTE: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only.
5. Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot. Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of the
mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on the system board.
6. Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits over the side of
the blade chassis.
7. Close the retention latch to secure the mezzanine card.
8. Close the blade.
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