Expansion-Card Cage (Small Desktop Computer Only); Removing The Expansion-Card Cage; Replacing The Expansion-Card Cage - Dell OptiPlex GX50 Systems Service Manual

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Expansion-Card Cage (Small Desktop Computer Only)

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems

Removing the Expansion-Card Cage

Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage

Removing the PCI Riser Board
Replacing the PCI Riser Board
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
CAUTION: Use a wrist-grounding strap as explained in
1. Examine any cables connected to expansion cards through the back- panel openings, and disconnect any cables that
will not extend to where the cage must be placed when it is removed from the computer.
2. Remove any cables connected to the expansion card.
3. Gently pull on the handle and lift the expansion-card cage up and away from the computer.
Removing the Expansion-Card Cage
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
1. Align the expansion-card cage slots with the tabs in the computer opening for the expansion-card cage. Slide the
expansion-card cage into place.
2. Make sure that the riser board is fully seated in the RISER connector on the system board.
Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
"Precautionary Measures."