Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section:
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If installed, remove the front bezel.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Remove the system cover.
If installed, remove the expansion card riser 2.
Keep the Phillips #1 screwdriver ready.
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.
Removing the network daughter card:
Loosen the captive screws that secure the network daughter card (NDC) to the system board.
Hold the NDC by the edges on either side of the touch point, and lift the card to disengage it from the connector on the system board.
Slide the NDC away from the back of the system until the Ethernet connectors are clear of the slot in the back panel.
Lift the NDC out of the chassis.
Installing the network daughter card:
Orient the network daughter card (NDC) so that the Ethernet connectors fit through the slot in the back panel.
Align the captive screws on the card with the captive screw sockets on the system board.
Press the touch points on the card until the card connector is firmly seated on the system board connector.
Tighten the captive screws to secure the NDC to the system board.
If applicable, install the expansion card(s) in the expansion card riser 2.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section:
Install the system cover.
If applicable, install the system into the rack.
If removed, install the front bezel.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
