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Replacing pci and pci express cards, Removing pci and pci express cards – Dell XPS 430 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards: Dell XPS 430 Service Manual

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Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

1. Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.

2. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the Quick Reference

Guide.

3. If necessary, disconnect any external cables connected to the card.

4. Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).

1 card retention door 2 release tabs (2) 3 lever on chassis wall (may not be present on all computers)
4 filler bracket

5 alignment guide 6 alignment bar

5. If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward.

6. Press the two release tabs on the card retention door towards each other and pivot the door open. The door is hinged

and remains in the open position.