Dell PowerEdge M820 (for PE VRTX) - Manual (Page 38)

Figure 12. Removing and installing a PCIe mezzanine card
1. PCIe mezzanine cards (2) 2. Fabric B PCIe mezzanine card slot
3. Fabric C PCIe mezzanine card slot 4. retention latch
Installing a PCIe mezzanine 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.
1. Remove the server module from the enclosure.
2. Open the server module.
3. Open the retention latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch with your thumb and lifting the end
of the latch.
4. If present, remove the connector cover from the PCIe mezzanine card bay.
NOTE: Hold the PCIe mezzanine card by its edges only.
NOTE: PCIe mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot.
5. Rotate the card to align the connector on the bottom of the PCIe mezzanine card with the
corresponding socket on the system board.
6. Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the outer edge of the card fits
over the side of the server module chassis.
7. Close the retention latch to secure the PCIe mezzanine card.
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