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Dell XPS 420 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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NOTICE:

Ensure that you release the securing tab to unseat the card. If the card is

not removed correctly, the system board may be damaged.

6 Release the securing tab on the card slot to unseat the card.
7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the

empty card-slot opening.

If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 200).

NOTE:

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.

8 Reseat the card retention mechanism in the tabs and pivot downward to

snap it into place.

9 Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the card(s).

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device

and then plug the cable into the computer.

NOTE:

For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your

computer you need to rotate it down into place.

10 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to

electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

11 Remove the card driver from the operating system.
12 If you removed a sound card:

a

Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then
change the setting to On.

b

Connect external audio devices to the integrated audio connectors on
the back panel of the computer.

13 If you removed an add-in network connector:

a

Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then
change the setting to On.

b

Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back
panel of the computer.

NOTE:

Install

any drivers required for the card as described in the card

documentation.

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