Installing the Network Daughter Card
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.
NOTE: You must remove the NDC to replace a faulty NDC card or service other components inside
the system.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2.
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3.
Remove the PCIe mezzanine card. See the Removing the PCIe mezzanine card section.
4.
Remove the NDC. See the Removing the Network Daughter Card section.
1.
Align the following:
a. The slots on the card edge with the projection tabs on the plastic bracket covering the PCIe
mezzanine card slots.
b. Screw holes on the card with the standoffs on the system board.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the NDC, you must hold the card only by its edges.
2.
Lower the card into place until the card connector fits into the corresponding connector on the
system board.
3.
Secure the card with the two screws.
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