Expansion card
Removing the powered graphics-card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
3. Remove the air shroud.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the powered graphics-card and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the PCIe-power cables from the connector on the graphics card.
2. Route the cables through the slots on the PCIe holder.
3. Push the PCIe latch to open the PCIe door.
4. Push the PCIe-holder latch upwards to release the PCIe-card bracket.
5. Lift the graphics card away from the graphics-card slot.
6. Slide the PCIe-holder latch down on the PCIe holder and push the PCIe latch to close the PCIe door.
Installing the powered graphics-card
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the powered graphics-card and provide a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1. Push the PCIe-holder latch upwards and push the PCIe latch to open the PCIe door
2. Align the powered GPU with the PCI-Express card connector on the system board.
3. Using the alignment post, connect the graphics card to the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the graphics card
is firmly seated.
4. Unroute the cables from the PCIe holder.
5. Slide the release latch down on the PCIe-holder to secure the PCIe-card bracket.
6. Connect the PCIe-power cables to the connectors on the graphics card.
7. Push the PCIe latch to close the PCIe door.
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Install the left-side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the non-powered graphics card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
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Removing and installing components
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