Service Manual

Replacing the graphics card

(optional)

WARNING: 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.

Procedure

1 Locate the PCI-Express x16 card slot on the system board. For more

information, see “System-board components”.

2 Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab on the slot and snap the

graphics card in place.

3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable.

4 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that:

a The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.

b The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

c The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment

guide.

5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the graphics-card bracket.

2 Replace the computer cover.