Replacing The Full-Length Graphics Cards; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

Replacing the full-length graphics
cards
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system
board.
2 Place the card in the connector and press the card down firmly. Ensure that
the card is firmly seated.
3 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
4 Push the clamp back towards the bracket.
5 Replace the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the
chassis.
6 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (PCIE1, PCIE2
and PCIE3) varies depending on the video card installed.
7 From outside the chassis, push the screw covers inside to cover the screws
that secure the graphics card.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See
2 Replace the stability foot.
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your
"Replacing the side panels".
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