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Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

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Removing the network daughter card

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  3. If installed, remove the expansion card riser 2.
  4. 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.

Steps

  1. Loosen the captive screws that secure the network daughter card (NDC) to the system board.
  2. 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.
  3. Slide the NDC away from the back of the system until the Ethernet connectors are clear of the slot in the back panel.
  4. Lift the NDC out of the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing the NDC
    This figure shows removing the NDC.
    1. captive screw socket (2)
    2. connector on the system board
    3. captive screw (2)
    4. touch point (2)
    5. network daughter card (NDC)
    6. back panel slot for Ethernet connectors

Next steps

  1. Install the NDC.
  2. If removed, install the expansion card riser 1.
  3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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