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Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)
Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual
Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card
1.
Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the
Setup Guide
.
2.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
3.
Remove the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
4.
Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever.
5.
Remove the support bracket (see
Replacing the Support Bracket
).
6.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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For a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
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For a PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
7.
If you are replacing an existing card, go to
step 6
of
Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
.
8.
If you are not replacing a card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
9.
Fix the support bracket and then press down the card retention bracket to seat it on its slot ensuring that:
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The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.
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The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
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The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide
10.
Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
11.
To complete the removal procedure, see
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
.
Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 card retention release lever 2 card retention bracket
NOTICE:
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.
