Dell PowerVault DX6104 - Manual (Page 57)

3. expansion-card latch
4. expansion card
5. expansion-card holder
Installing An Expansion Card
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. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
3. Open the system.
4. Locate the expansion-card connector on the riser.
5. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.
6. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card
connector.
7. Insert the card-edge connector into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully seated.
NOTE: Ensure that the expansion card is properly seated along the chassis, so that expansion-card latch can
be closed.
8. Press the release latch on the expansion-card holder and move the expansion card holder so that it supports the
expansion card on expansion-card riser 2.
NOTE: Ensure that the expansion card bracket is attached properly to the chassis, so that expansion-card
latch can be inserted back to chassis.
9. If applicable, connect cables to the expansion card.
10. Close the system.
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
12. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing Expansion-Card Risers 1 And 2
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. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Open the system.
3. If installed, remove the expansion-card.
4. Holding the touch points, lift the expansion-card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
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