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3 Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the

slot.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer9
- Before You Begin9
After Working Inside Your Computer10
Safety Instructions11
Recommended Tools12
Inside View of Your Computer13
System-Board Components14
Screw List15
Removing the Stability Foot17
- Procedure17
Replacing the Stability Foot18
- Procedure18
Removing the Left-Side Cover19
- Procedure19
Replacing the Left-Side Cover20
- Procedure20
Removing the Right-Side Cover22
- Procedure22
Replacing the Right-Side Cover24
- Procedure24
Removing the Top-Cover Assembly26
- Prerequisites26
- Procedure26
Replacing the Top-Cover Assembly29
- Procedure29
- Post-Requisites31
Removing the Bottom Cover32
- Prerequisites32
- Procedure32
Replacing the Bottom Cover34
- Procedure34
- Post-Requisites34
Removing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive35
- Prerequisites35
- Procedure35
Replacing the 3.5-Inch Hard Drive37
- Procedure37
- Post-Requisites38
Removing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drive39
- Procedure39
- Prerequisites40
Replacing the 2.5-Inch Hard Drive41
- Procedure41
- Post-Requisites42
Removing the Hard-Drive Cage43
- Prerequisites43
- Procedure43
Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage44
- Procedure44
- Post-Requisites44
Removing the Power-Supply Unit45
- Prerequisites45
- Procedure45
Replacing the Power-Supply Unit49
- Procedure49
- Post-Requisites52
Removing the Processor-Cooling Assembly53
- Prerequisites53
- Procedure53
Replacing the Processor-Cooling Assembly55
- Procedure55
- Post-Requisites56
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery57
- Prerequisites57
- Procedure57
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery58
- Procedure58
- Post-Requisites58
Removing the Memory Modules59
- Prerequisites59
- Procedure59
Replacing the Memory Modules60
- Procedure60
- Post-Requisites61
Removing the Solid-State Drive62
- Prerequisites62
- Procedure62
Replacing the Solid-State Drive63
- Procedure63
- Post-Requisites63
Removing the Graphics Card64
- Prerequisites64
- Procedure64
Replacing the Graphics Card66
- Procedure66
- Post-Requisites67
Removing the VR Heat Sink68
- Prerequisites68
- Procedure68
Replacing the VR Heat Sink69
- Procedure69
- Post-Requisites69
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly70
- Prerequisites70
- Procedure70
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly71
- Procedure71
- Post-Requisites71
Removing the Processor72
- Prerequisites72
- Procedure72
Replacing the Processor73
- Procedure73
- Post-Requisites73
Removing the Wireless Card74
- Prerequisites74
- Procedure74
Replacing the Wireless Card75
- Procedure75
- Post-Requisites75
Removing the Antennas76
- Prerequisites76
- Procedure76
Replacing the Antennas78
- Procedure78
- Post-Requisites79
Removing the Front-Chassis Fan80
- Prerequisites80
- Procedure80
Replacing the Front-Chassis Fan82
- Procedure82
- Post-Requisites83
Removing the Top-Chassis Fan84
- Prerequisites84
- Procedure84
Replacing the Top-Chassis Fan86
- Procedure86
- Post-Requisites87
Removing the Optical Drive88
- Prerequisites88
- Procedure88
Replacing the Optical Drive90
- Procedure90
- Post-Requisites91
Removing the Front Bezel92
- Prerequisites92
- Procedure92
Replacing the Front Bezel94
- Procedure94
- Post-Requisites94
Removing the Power-Button Board95
- Prerequisites95
- Procedure95
Replacing the Power-Button Board96
- Procedure96
- Post-Requisites96
Removing the Rear Trim Cover97
- Prerequisites97
- Procedure97
Replacing the Rear Trim Cover98
- Procedure98
- Post-Requisites98
Removing the System Board99
- Prerequisites99
- Procedure99
Replacing the System Board101
- Procedure101
- Post-Requisites102
- Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program102
System Setup103
- Boot Sequence103
- Navigation Keys103
- BIOS Overview103
- Entering BIOS Setup Program104
- System Setup Options104
- Clearing CMOS Settings107
  - Procedure107
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords108
  - Procedure108
- Flashing the BIOS108
Troubleshooting110
- Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics110
  - Running the Epsa Diagnostics110
- System Diagnostic Lights110
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)111
- Flashing the BIOS111
- Backup Media and Recovery Options111
- Wi-Fi Power Cycle112
- Flea Power Release112
Getting Help and Contacting Dell113
- Self-Help Resources113
- Contacting Dell113

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