Dell Studio XPS 8100 - Removing the Graphics Card Bracket; Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket

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 Graphics Card Bracket
Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual
Removing the Graphics Card Bracket
Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket
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Removing the Graphics Card Bracket
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the drive panel.
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4. Pivot the graphics card bracket up and lift it off the hinge clamp slot.
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5. Set the graphics card bracket aside in a secure location.
Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Align and insert the hinge clamp on the graphics card bracket into the hinge clamp slot on the chassis.
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3. Pivot the graphics card bracket downward.
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4. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the drive panel.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
NOTE: The graphic card bracket is present in your computer only if you ordered a double-width graphics card at the time of purchase.
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hinge clamp slot
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hinge clamp
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screws (2)
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graphics card bracket