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Removing multiple graphics cards, Prerequisites, Procedure to remove two graphics card

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Removing multiple graphics cards 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 to remove two graphics card 1. Lay the chassis on the right side. Locate the graphics card (PCI-Express x16 card) on the system board. For more information on graphics card see "system-board components". 2. Lift the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards. 3. Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. 4. Rotate and open the PCIE door. 5. Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp. 6. Pull the clamp away from the bracket. NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed. 49

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Removing multiple graphics cards
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 to remove two graphics card
1.
Lay the chassis on the right side. Locate the graphics card (PCI-Express x16 card) on the system board. For more information on
graphics card see “
system-board components
”.
2.
Lift the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
3.
Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
4.
Rotate and open the PCIE door.
5.
Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
6.
Pull the clamp away from the bracket.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video card
installed.
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