Removing the graphics card
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.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See “
Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the right side.
2. Locate the graphics card on the system board. For more information on graphics card see “system-board components”.
3. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
4. Press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
5. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
6. Press the release tabs on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3) varies depending on the video card installed.
49