OptiPlex 3050 Tower Owner's Manual

Installing PCIe expansion card

1. Pull the release latch backward to open [1].
2. To remove the PCIe brackets (1 and 3) as shown below, insert a screwdriver in the hole of a PCIe bracket and push hard to release the bracket [2], and then lift the bracket out from your computer.
   NOTE:To remove the PCIe brackets (2 and 4), push the bracket upwards from the inside of your computer to release it and then lift the bracket away from your computer.

   
3. Insert the PCIe expansion card to the connector on the system board.
4. Secure the PCIe expansion card by pushing the card retention latch until it clicks into place.
   NOTE:This step is applicable only for the connector with card retention latch, otherwise, skip this step.
5. Repeat the steps to install any additional PCIe expansion card.
6. Close the release latch.
7. Close the front panel door.
8. Install the:
   1. bezel
   2. cover
9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.