Chapter 27: Removing The Graphics Card; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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Topics:
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See
Procedure
1. Lay the computer on the right side.
2. Locate the graphics card (PCI-Express x16 card) on the system board. For more information on graphics card see
Board Components".
3. Press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card.
4. Remove the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
5. Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed.
Removing the graphics card
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the side panels".
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