Replacing The Graphics Card; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Alienware Area-51 R2 Service Manual

Replacing the Graphics Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After Working Inside Your
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1
Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the
system board.
2
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the
card is firmly seated.
3 Replace the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
4 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending
on the video card installed.
5 From outside the chassis, push the screw covers inside to cover the screws
that secure the graphics card.

Post-requisites

1 Replace both the left and right side-panels. See
Panels".
2 Replace the stability
Before Working Inside Your
Computer. For more safety best
foot.
Computer.
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