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.

Topics:

• Procedure

• Post-requisites

Procedure

1 Ensure the securing tab on the system board is pushed away from the graphics-card slot.

2 Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab on the graphics card slot, and then press down rmly until the graphics card snaps

into place.

NOTE

: The securing tab will move to a closed position when the graphics card is replaced correctly. Remove the graphics

card and repeat the procedure if the securing tab does not close.

3 Rotate the card-retention bracket and align the screw hole on the card-retention bracket with the screw hole on the chassis.

4 Replace the screw (#6-32x6.35) that secures the card-retention bracket to the chassis.

Post-requisites

Replace the computer cover.

26 Replacing the graphics card