Dell Vostro 400 (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.
2 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on

page 103.

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, align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with

the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards
to break the metal plate.

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.

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card retention bracket

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screw

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