Dell Precision 370 - Manual (Page 72)

by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
5. Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or
otherwise customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a
network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet
before installing any cards.
6. If you are installing the card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the
securing tab, and gently pull the securing tab.
7. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
Insert the card firmly into the card connector on the system board.
1 bracket within slot
2 bracket caught outside of slot
3 fully seated card
4 not fully seated card
8. If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the top of the retention mechanism,
you may reinstall the top.
9. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
10. Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.