OptiPlex XE3 Tower Service Manual

Removing PCIe expansion card - optional

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
   1. side cover
   2. front bezel
3. Open the front panel door.
4. To remove the PCIe expansion card:
   1. Pull the blue release tab that secures the PCIe expansion card to the system board [1].
   2. Pull the card retention latch, and lift the PCIe expansion card from the connector on the system board [2,3].
      NOTE The step is applicable only for the connector with card retention latch, otherwise, lift the PCIe expansion card out of the computer.
   
5. Repeat the steps to remove any additional PCle expansion card