User Guide

Installing System Components 123
Figure 3-26. Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
Removing 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.
NOTE: You must remove all expansion cards from the expansion-card riser before
removing the riser from the system.
NOTE: The system will not start with a riser board removed.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
1 front card guide 2 expansion-card riser 2
3 expansion-card connector 4 expansion-card guide latch
5 expansion card
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