Dell Inspiron 530 - Manual (Page 130)

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Removing and Installing Parts
Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105.
2 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 107.
3 Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket.
4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place.
5 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a
cardslot opening.
6 If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove
the card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
• For PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its
connector.
• For PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top
corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
NOTE:
The position of the card shown in the illustration is indicative and may vary
from the original.
1 card retention bracket 2 filler bracket
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