Service Manual

Removing the graphics card

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the

stability foot.

2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See “Removing the side panels”.

Procedure

1. Lay the chassis on the right side.

2. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.

3. Press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.

4. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the chassis.

5. Press the release tabs on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.

NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3) varies depending on the video card

installed.

1. screw cover 2. screws (2)

3. graphics card 4. power cables (2)

6. Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of

the slot.