Owners Manual

5. PCIe connector on system board
Next steps
1. Reconnect all disconnected cables.
2. Install the cooling shroud.
3. If removed, reinstall the full length expansion card.
4. If required, open the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to support the full length expansion card.
5. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 53
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 53
Removing an expansion card from the internal PERC riser on page 96
Removing the cooling shroud on page 59
Removing the internal PERC riser on page 94
Installing the cooling shroud on page 60
Installing an expansion card into the internal PERC riser on page 98
After working inside your system on page 54
Removing an expansion card from the internal PERC riser
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. If connected, disconnect the cables from the expansion card(s).
4. If required, remove the dual riser module.
NOTE: If required, close the expansion card latch on the cooling shroud to release the full length card.
5. Remove the cooling shroud.
6. Remove the internal PERC riser.
NOTE: The internal riser can be used only when both the processors are installed.
Steps
1. Press the blue release tab to disengage the lock from locking notch of the expansion card.
2. Slide the expansion card out of the internal PERC riser, until the expansion card is free of the guide slot on the internal PERC
riser.
3. Lift the expansion card away from the system.
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Installing and removing system components