Figure 45. Installing the PCIe card holder
a. PCIe card holder
b. release tab
Next steps
1. If applicable, replace the full-length PCIe card.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 67
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 68
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3 on page 118
After working inside your system on page 68
Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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. To open the PCIe card holder latch, press the release tab.
2. To close the PCIe card holder latch, rotate the latch clockwise until it locks.
NOTE: Before installing a full-length PCIe card, the PCIe card holder latch must be closed. When the full-length PCIe
card is installed, open the PCIe card holder latch. Before removing the full-length PCIe card, you must close the PCIe
card holder latch.
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