Intel DQ57TM Intel Desktop Board DQ57TM Product Guide English - Page 51

Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card,

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from a connector: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 35. 2. Disconnect the monitor cable from the graphics card back panel connector. 3. Remove the screw (Figure 22, A) that secures the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel. 4. Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool (Figure 22, B) in the notch. This will release the card from the connector (C). 5. Pull the card straight up to remove it. Figure 22. Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card 51

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card
Follow these instructions to remove a PCI Express x16 graphics card from a connector:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 35.
2.
Disconnect the monitor cable from the graphics card back panel connector.
3.
Remove the screw (Figure 22, A) that secures the card’s metal bracket to the
chassis back panel.
4.
Push the card ejector lever down using the tip of a pencil or similar tool
(Figure 22, B) in the notch.
This will release the card from the connector (C).
5.
Pull the card straight up to remove it.
Figure 22.
Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card