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Expansion-card riser (poweredge m610x only), Removing the expansion-card riser, Expansion-card riser – Dell PowerEdge M910 User Manual

Page 239: Poweredge m610x only)

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Installing Blade Components

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7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over

the empty expansion slot opening on the chassis:

NOTE:

You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion 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.

a

Loosen the captive screw and rotate the filler-bracket retention latch

open as shown in Figure 3-36.

b

Position the metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot on the

chassis and rotate the filler-bracket retention latch in toward the

chassis.

c

Tighten the captive screw on the filler-bracket retention latch to

secure the metal filler bracket to the chassis.

8 Close the blade. See "Closing the Blade" on page 161.
9 Install the blade. See "Installing a Blade" on page 158.

Expansion-Card Riser (PowerEdge M610x Only)

The expansion-card riser supports Generation 2 PCIe expansion cards.

Removing the Expansion-Card Riser

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.

1 Open the blade. See "Opening the Blade" on page 159.
2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the riser connectors. See

Figure 3-37 and Figure 3-38.
To disconnect the power and data cables, press the release latch on the

connector, push inward slightly, then outward to release the cable

connector from the board connector.