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Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Installation and Service Manual

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Removing expansion card from the system board

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.

Steps

  1. Pull and lift up the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
  2. Hold the expansion card by the edge and pull the card to disconnect from the system board connector.
    Figure 1. Removing expansion card from system board
    This image shows removing expansion card from system board
  3. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket by performing the following steps:
    1. Align the filler bracket with the slot on the system.
    2. Push the filler bracket downward until firmly seated.
    3. Close the expansion card retention latch by pushing the latch down until the latch snaps into place.
      Figure 2. Installing the filler bracket
      This image shows installing the filler bracket
    NOTE Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

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