Dell OptiPlex GX50, Service Manual

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Expansion Card
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX50 Systems
Removing an Expansion Card
Replacing an Expansion Card
Your computer provides expansion slots for the following cards:
In the small form-factor computer, one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card.
In the small desktop computer, up to two 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards.
In the small mini-tower computer, up to four 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards.
NOTE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer or removing a component from the system board, verify that
the auxiliary power light on the system board is off. For the location of this light, see " System Board Components ."
Removing an Expansion Card
CAUTION: Use a wrist-grounding strap as explained in " Precautionary Measures ."
1. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
2. On the small desktop computer, remove the expansion-card cage.
3. Press the hinged lever on the expansion card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
4. Grasp the card by its outside corners and ease it out of its connector on the riser board.
5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening.
Small Form-Factor Computer