Installing System Components 95
Removing an Expansion-Card Riser
  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.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect 
the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 66.
3
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on 
page 68.
4
If installed, remove the expansion card from the expansion-card slot. See 
"Removing an Expansion Card" on page 94.
5
If installed, remove the storage controller card. See "Removing the Storage 
Controller Card" on page 98.
6
Disconnect the cables connected to the riser card.
7
To remove the expansion-card riser, simultaneously press both the blue 
tabs on the expansion-card riser and lift it from the chassis. See 
Figure 3-14.
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