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Dell Precision Rack 7910 Owner's Manual

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Removing the network daughter card

Prerequisites

  1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. If installed, remove expansion card(s) from the expansion-card riser 2 and 3.
  4. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver handy.
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 came with the product.

Steps

  1. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the network daughter card to the system board.
  2. Hold the network daughter card by the edges on either side of the touch point and lift the card to remove it from the connector on the system board.
  3. Slide the network daughter card away from the back of the system until the Ethernet connectors are clear of the slot in the back panel.
  4. Lift the network daughter card out of the chassis.
    Figure 1. Removing and installing the Network Daughter Card (NDC)
    This figure shows removing and installing the network daughter card.
    1. captive screw socket (2)
    2. connector on the system board
    3. captive screw (2)
    4. touch point (2)
    5. network daughter card
    6. back panel slot for Ethernet connectors

Next steps

  1. Replace the network daughter card.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

To see a video on how to remove & install the network daughter card, search in the quick resource locator database at qrl.dell.com.

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