Dell Inspiron 531s (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 117)

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 Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up.
4 Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on
page 104).
5 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler panel.
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.
NOTE:
The position of the card shown in the illustration is indicative and may
vary from the original.
1 card retention bracket 2 card retention release lever
1 2
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