Dell XPS 210 - Removing a PCI Express Card; Removing a Hard Drive

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Removing a PCI Express Card
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is attached, it will remain in the open
position.
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3. Gently pull back the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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4. 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.
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5. Before you close the card retention door, ensure that:
l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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6. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the cards.
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7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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8. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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9. Uninstall the driver for that card.
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Removing a Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Press in on the blue tabs on each side of the drive, then slide the drive up and out of the computer.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Filler brackets also keep
dust and dirt out of your computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently
cushion it.
NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
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hard drive