3. Hold the expansion card by its edges and remove it from the expansion card connector on the riser.
4. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot and close the expansion card
latch.
NOTE:
You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in
proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Figure 37. Removing the expansion card
a. expansion card riser
b. expansion card latch
c. expansion card
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
Removing the expansion card riser
After working inside your system
Installing an expansion card
Related reference
Installing an expansion card
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 are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Locate the expansion card connector on the riser.
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