Dell Inspiron 531s (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 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.

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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.

NOTE:

The position of the card shown in the illustration is indicative and may

vary from the original.

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card retention bracket

2

card retention release lever

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2

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