Service Manual

28 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a
Multi Graphics Card Configuration
NOTE: This section deals with dual and triple configurations of PCIe x16 graphics
cards only. For removal of any other type of PCI or PCIe cards, see "Replacing the
PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 35.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 17).
3 Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics
card bridge (if present) with your other hand by pulling it up and away
from the computer. Set it aside.
Repeat if removing two bridges from a triple card configuration.
1 graphics card bridge 2 power connectors (2)
3 dual-PCIe graphics cards
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