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Your computer is installed with two multi-function brackets. The brackets are used to secure the front fan assembly, super capacitor module, PCIe card retainer, and full-length PCIe cards. The bracket installed in the upper position of the chassis also can be used to secure the M.2 solid-state drive holder and power supply assembly.
Multi-function bracket in the upper position
Prepare your computer. See Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover.
Locate the multi-function bracket in the upper position of the chassis. See Computer components.
- To access the multi-function bracket, remove the following parts:
Direct cooling air baffle (if necessary)
PCIe card (if necessary)
Super capacitor module (if necessary)
Full-length PCIe card (if necessary)
- Hold the handle 1 and the foot 2 at the same time and pull the bracket to the rear of the chassis to remove the bracket.Figure 1. Removing the multi-function bracket
- Align three tabs 1 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, insert the three tabs into the corresponding holes until the bracket snaps into position.Figure 2. Reinstalling the multi-function bracket
- Reinstall the following parts if you have removed them:
To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to Completing the parts replacement.
Multi-function bracket in the bottom position
Prepare your computer. See Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover.
Locate the multi-function bracket in the bottom position of the chassis. See Computer components.
- Remove the following parts:
Direct cooling air baffle (if necessary)
PCIe card (if necessary)
Super capacitor module (if necessary)
Full-length PCIe card (if necessary)
- Press the foot 1 inward and pull the handle 2 to the rear of the chassis at the same time to remove the bracket.Figure 3. Removing the multi-function bracket
- Align tabs 1 and tabs 2 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, insert the tabs into the corresponding holes until the bracket snaps into position.Figure 4. Reinstalling the multi-function bracket
- Reinstall the following parts if you have removed them:
To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to Completing the parts replacement.