Installing a pci/pci express card – Dell Inspiron 530 User Manual

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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.

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For PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its
connector.

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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.

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card retention bracket

2

filler bracket

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2

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