Removing An Expansion Card - Dell Precision 330 Service Manual

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Expansion Cards
Dell Precision™ WorkStation 330 Systems Service Manual
Overview
Removing an Expansion Card
Overview
The computer provides expansion slots for the following cards:
Up to five 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI expansion cards.
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One 32-bit AGP card. The expansion slot supports AGP 4x or 2x Pro50 modes operating at 1.5 V.
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Expansion Card Types

Removing an Expansion Card

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power indicator on the
system board has turned off. To locate this indicator, see
1. Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then
2. If you have a mini tower chassis, lay the computer down on its right side.
3. If you have a mini tower chassis and you are removing an AGP card,
4. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5. Remove the screw that secures the expansion card bracket to the chassis (see the following figure).
Save the screw to use when installing the expansion card or filler bracket later in this procedure.
6. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
Removing an Expansion Card
"Precautionary Measures."
"System Board Components" or "Interior Service
remove the AGP card
Label."
remove the computer
brace.
cover.