Dell Alienware Aurora R4 (Late 2011) - Manual (Page 49)

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PCI-Express x1 Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on
page 25.
2 Open the PCI shroud. See "Opening the PCI Shroud" on page 45.
Removing the PCI-Express x1 Card
1 Locate the PCI-Express x1 card on the system board. See "System-Board
Components" on page 20.
2 Disconnect any cables connected to the card (if applicable).
3 Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.
4 Grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of the connector.
NOTE: For removing a PCI-Express x16 card, see "Removing the Graphics Card" on
page 57.
NOTE: If you are not replacing a card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot
opening.
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