Service Manual

Replacing the graphics card
WARNING: 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.
Procedure
1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system
board.
2 Place the card in the connector and press down rmly. Ensure that the card is
rmly seated.
3 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
4 Push the clamp back towards the bracket.
5 Rotate the PCIE door to close.
6 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2,
and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2 Replace the stability foot.
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