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Step 5.
Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
Step 6.
Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
Step 7.
Push the pin to unlock the graphics card
Step 8.
To install the new graphic card:
a.
Attach the new graphics card to the same adapter connector.
b.
Connect the power cables to the new graphics card.
c.
Secure the new graphics card to the chassis with the two screws.
Step 9.
Reattach the computer cover.
Replacing the heat-sink assembly
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
To replace the heat-sink:
Step 1.
Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating
system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Step 2.
Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3.
Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Left and right view"
and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors.
Step 4.
Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
Step 5.
Disconnect the microprocessor fan cable from the system board.
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