How to Replace PCI Card for PowerEdge R740

This video will demonstrate the replacement procedure of a PCI Card for PowerEdge R740.

Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.

Removing the system cover:
Using a 1/4 inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock counter clockwise to the unlocked position.
Lift the latch till the system cover slides back and the tabs on the system cover disengage from the guide slots on the system.
Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.

Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch:
To open the PCIe card holder latch, press the release tab.
To close the PCIe card holder latch, push the latch until it locks.

Installing the system cover:
Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system.
Push the system cover latch down.
The system cover slides forward, the tabs on the system cover engage with the guide slots on the system and the system cover latch locks into place.
Using a 1/4 inch flat head or Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.

If applicable, install the system into the rack.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.