Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion-Card Riser 1 - Dell Precision Rack 7910 Owner's Manual

Removing an expansion card from the expansion-card riser 1

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. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4. Remove the expansion-card riser. Pull straight up on the riser using the blue touch points on the top
of the riser.
NOTE: The expansion-card riser 1 can be used only when both the processors are installed.
1. Press tab A and rotate the latch clockwise.
2. Press tab B and rotate the latch downward.
3. Remove the expansion card from the expansion-card riser.
4. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot
opening and close the expansion-card latch.
5. Close the latches of tab A and tab B.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.
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