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3
Open the card retention mechanism that secures the card in place from the top:
a
Place your thumb on the top of the card retention mechanism and grip the bottom of the
retention mechanism with your fingers.
b
With your free hand, gently squeeze the sides of the card retention mechanism to release it
from the tab slots holding it in place.
c
Pivot the card retention mechanism upward to release it from the two tab slots.
4
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5
Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
6
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC
certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
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card retention latch
4
card-edge connector
2
alignment guide
5
card connector
3
card
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release tab
2
3
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4
5
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