How to install and remove the 10G network card on Precision 5860 Tower/Precision 7865 Tower/Precision 7960 Tower/Precision 7875 Tower

Learn how to install and remove the 10G network card on Precision 5860 Tower/Precision 7865 Tower/ Precision 7960 Tower/Precision 7875 Tower.

Note: This video was created with a Precision 7865 but is relevant to Precision 5860 Tower, Precision 7960 Tower, and Precision 7875 Tower.

This video shows how to install and remove the 10G network card on Precision 5860 Tower/Precision 7865 Tower/ Precision 7960 Tower/Precision 7875 Tower. 

Before you begin, turn off the computer, and disconnect all the attached peripherals. 

Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer.  

If you need more information or assistance, go to https://www.dell.com/support/manuals.

This video shows how to install and remove the 10G network card on Precision 7865 Tower.

Before you begin, turn off the computer, disconnect all the attached peripherals, and remove any SD card installed in the SD card slot on your computer.

Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer To begin, insert the side-cover key and turn the key counter-clockwise to unlock the side cover.

Then push the release latch on the side cover and pull outwards to remove the side cover Now let’s install the 10G network card.

To begin, lay the computer on to its right side. Open the PCIe latch and remove the PCIe filler from the chassis. Align the 10G network card with the notch on the system board.

Then, insert the 10G network card into the PCIe slot on the chassis and close the PCIe latch. Now, the 10G network card installation process is complete.

Note: We will demonstrate the side cover installation process once we show the 10G network card removal process.

To remove the 10G network card, open the PCIe latch and slide the 10G network card from the PCIe slot to remove it from the computer.
Now, align and place the PCIe filler into the PCIe slot and close the PCIe latch.

To close the side cover, align the tabs on the side cover with the slots on the chassis, then move it inwards until it clicks in the place.

Insert the side-cover key into the key slot and turn it clockwise to lock the computer. You can now connect all the peripherals. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to power on the computer.

For more information or support about Precision 7865 Tower, visit Dell.com/Support.