Dell XPS 710 H2C - Manual (Page 36)

Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual
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1 PCI Express x16 card 2 securing tab 3 PCI Express x16 card slot
NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly, you may
damage the system board.
8. Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the
card is fully seated in the slot.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer
cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
NOTICE: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance.
9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
NOTICE: Before rotating the card retainer back into place, ensure that the tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush
with the alignment bar and the notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
10. Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.
11. Attach the graphics card bridge (if required for your dual-graphics configuration), pressing firmly so that it completely
covers the connector tabs.