Dell PowerEdge VRTX - Manual (Page 40)

Figure 11. Removing and Installing a PCIe mezzanine Card
1. PCIe mezzanine cards (2)
2. Fabric B PCIe mezzanine card slot
3. Fabric C PCIe mezzanine card slot
4. retention latch
Installing A PCIe Mezzanine 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. Remove the server module from the enclosure.
2. Open the server module.
3. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb and lifting the end of the latch.
4. If present, remove the connector cover from the PCIe Mezzanine card bay.
NOTE: Hold the PCIe Mezzanine card by its edges only.
5. PCIe Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot. Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of
the PCIe Mezzanine card with the corresponding socket on the system board.
6. Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits over the side of
the server module chassis.
7. Close the retention latch to secure the PCIe Mezzanine card.
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