Dell Vostro 400 (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

5 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.

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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.

6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the

empty card-slot opening.

NOTE:

Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to

maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out
of your computer.

7 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that:

•

The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.

•

The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment
bar.

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The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the
alignment guide.

8 Fix the card retention bracket by replacing and tightening the screw.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device

and then plug it into the computer.

9 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to

electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

10 Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.
11 If you removed a sound card:

a

Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 174), go to Onboard
Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting
to On.

b

Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back
panel of the computer. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 20.

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