Owners Manual

Removing the PCIe card holder
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions section in this document.
2. Complete the tasks listed in the Before working inside your system section in this document.
3. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card.
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.
CAUTION: Do not use your system without the PCIe card holder installed. The PCIe card holder is necessary to ensure
proper system cooling.
Steps
1. Press the release tab and slide the card holder toward the back of the chassis to release the PCIe card holder from the chassis.
2. Lift the PCIe card holder out of the chassis.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must replace the PCIe card holder.
Figure 42. Removing and installing the PCIe card holder
a. PCIe card holder
b. release tab
Next steps
1. Replace the PCIe card holder. See Installing the PCIe card holder section in this document.
2. Complete the tasks listed in the After working inside your system section in this document.
Related References
Safety instructions on page 46
Related tasks
Installing PCIe card holder on page 95
Before working inside your system on page 47
After working inside your system on page 47
Installing PCIe card holder
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions section in this document.
Installing and removing system components
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