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Replacing the graphics card (optional), Procedure, Post-requisites

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Replacing the graphics card (optional) 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 Locate the PCI-Express x16 card slot on the system board. For more information, see "System-board components". 2 Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab on the slot and snap the graphics card in place. 3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable. 4 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that: a The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. b The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. c The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. Post-requisites 1 Replace the graphics-card bracket. 2 Replace the computer cover. 35

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Replacing the graphics card
(optional)
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
Locate the PCI-Express x16 card slot on the system board. For more
information, see “
System-board components
”.
2
Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab on the slot and snap
the graphics card in place.
3
Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable.
4
Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that:
a
The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.
b
The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment
bar.
c
The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the
alignment guide.
5
Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
graphics-card bracket
.
2
Replace the
computer cover
.
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