Installing An Expansion Card On The System Board - Dell PowerEdge R530 Owner's Manual

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NOTE:
Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain 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.
Figure 39. Removing an expansion card from the system board
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expansion card retention latch lock
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expansion card
Next steps
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If disconnected, reconnect the cables to the expansion card.
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Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system

Installing an expansion card on the system board

Prerequisites
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
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Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
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 are
shipped with your product.
Steps
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Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2
Open the expansion card retention latch.
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If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket.
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expansion card retention latch
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expansion card connector
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