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Replacing the graphics card, Procedure, Post-requisites

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13 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 firmly 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. Replacing the graphics card 25

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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
firmly
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
.
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