Dell Inspiron Small Desktop 3647 Inspiron 3647 Owners Manual - Page 20

Replacing the Graphics Card, Procedure, Postrequisites

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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 You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Locate the PCI-Express x16 card slot. See "System-Board Components" on page 11. 2 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card slot on the system board. 3 Place the card in the slot and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot. 4 Replace the screw that secure the graphic card in place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 15. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 13. 20 | Replacing the Graphics Card

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Replacing the Graphics Card
Replacing the Graphics Card
WARNING:
B
efore working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices,
see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Locate the PCI-Express x16 card slot. See "System-Board Components" on page 11.
2
Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card slot on the system board.
3
Place the card in the slot and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly
seated in the slot.
4
Replace the screw that secure the graphic card in place.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 15.
2
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 13.