Graphical Processing Unit; Removing The Powered Gpu; Installing The Powered Gpu; Coin-Cell Battery - Dell OptiPlex 3080 Tower Service Manual

Graphical processing unit

Removing the powered GPU

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the fan duct.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the powered graphical processing unit and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the two power cables from the connectors on the powered GPU.
2. Lift the pull tab to open the PCIe door.
3. Push and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card slot and lift the powered GPU away from the graphics-card slot.

Installing the powered GPU

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the powered graphical processing unit and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the powered GPU with the PCI-Express card connector on the system board.
2. Using the alignment post, connect the powered GPU in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the powered GPU
is firmly seated.
3. Lift the pull tab to close the PCIe door.
4. Connect the two power cables to the connector on the powered GPU.
Next steps
1. Install the fan duct.
2. Install the side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in

Coin-cell battery

Removing the coin-cell battery

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the fan duct.
4. Remove the powered
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