Owners Manual

Figure 43. Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch
a. PCIe card holder
b. release tab
c. PCIe card holder latch
Next steps
Complete the tasks listed in After working inside your system section in this document.
Related References
Safety instructions on page 46
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 47
After working inside your system on page 47
Cable retention bracket
Cable retention bracket provides support to the installed cables. The cable retention bracket also helps to prevent the cables from moving
out of place, which may result in loose connections and reduced air flow inside the server.
Removing the cable retention bracket
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions section in this document.
2. Complete the tasks listed in Before working inside your system section in this document.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Remove the PCIe card holder.
5. Remove all cables routed through the cable retention bracket.
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.
Steps
1. Pull the tab to release it from the notch and slide the cable retention bracket toward the front of the chassis to release it from the
chassis.
2. Lift the cable retention bracket out of the chassis.
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