Removing PCIe card holder
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Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
Shut down your computer. For Windows operating system, click Start > Image: Power button Power > Shut down.
NOTE:If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
Removing the side cover:
To remove the side cover:
Press the latch
Pull the latch [1] upward and rotate it to release the cover [2].
Lift the cover to remove it from the system.
Removing the air shroud:
To remove the air shroud Fan assembly:
Disconnect the fan connector cable from the system board [1].
Lift the shroud away from the system [2].
To remove the PCIe card holder:
NOTE:If full length cards are installed, you will need to remove these cards before removing the holder.
NOTE:If MegaRAID 9460 is installed, disconnect the Super CAP from the card before removing the PCIe card holder from the system.
Disconnect the power cables on either side of the card holder by pressing the tab and pulling it out of the cable slot in the PCIe holder [1] and [2].
Release the dual cables passing through the clip on the card holder [3].
Release the latches connecting the front system fan assembly, and lift the PCIe card holder away from the chassis.
Installing the PCIe card holder:
Align the PCIe card holder to the slot in front of the system fan assembly, and press down until it clicks in place.
Route the dual cables back through the clip on the PCIe card holder.
Connect the power cables on either side to the cable slots in the PCIe card holder.
Reinstall the full length cards if they were removed.
If the MegaRAID 9460 was removed, please connect the Super CAP back to the card.
Installing the air shroud fan assembly:
Place the shroud into its position and ensure that the tab fits into the system.
Press down the shroud until it locks with a click.
Reconnect the fan connector cable to the system board.
Installing the side cover:
First hold and align the bottom of the side cover to the chassis.
Ensure that the hook on the bottom of the side cover snaps into the notch on the system.
Press the system cover until it clicks into place.
CAUTION:The system will not power on without the side cover. Also, the system will shut down if the side cover is removed while the system is on.
Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
Turn on your computer.
