Removing The Graphics Card (Optional); Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 8900 Service Manual

Removing 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, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the
2 Remove the

Procedure

1 Remove the screw that secures the card-retention bracket to the chassis.
2 Lift and slide the card-retention bracket out of the chassis.
NOTE: Your graphics card may have power-cable connectors.
3 Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect
the power cables from the graphics card, if applicable.
4 Locate the graphics card (SLOT1 or SLOT4) on the system board and
make note of the graphics-card slot.
For more information, see
NOTE: The appearance of the securing tab may be different on your
computer.
computer. After working inside your
computer cover.
graphics-card bracket.
"System-board
After working inside your
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