Replacing The Graphics Card (Optional); Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell XPS 8900 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
working inside your
the instructions in
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Locate the PCI-Express x16 card slot on the system board. For more
information, see
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
2 Replace the computer
computer. After working inside your computer, follow
After working inside your
"System-board components".
bracket.
cover.
computer. For more safety best
www.dell.com/
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