3. PCIe mezzanine card retention latch
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing a PCIe mezzanine card
After working inside your system
PCIe mezzanine card support bracket
Removing the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket
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 came with the product.
NOTE: You must remove the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket to replace a faulty system board.
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. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the PCIe mezzanine card.
Steps
1. Remove the screw that secures the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket to the system board.
2. Orient the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket upward and slide it until the tabs on the PCIe
mezzanine card support bracket disengage from the slots on the system.
3. Lift the PCIe mezzanine card support bracket away from the system.
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