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Graphics Card Replacement Instructions
Before you begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing graphics cards.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury or
damage to the equipment, do not open the chassis cover of
any unit with a 750W power supply. To determine if you
have a 300W, 500W or 750W power supply, refer to the
label on the rear of the computer.
CAUTION: Never open the cover with the power cord
attached or power applied. You might damage your
computer or be injured by the spinning fan blades.
CAUTION: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the
computer.
NOTICE: Static electricity can damage the electronic
components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity
by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching
any internal parts or electronic components.
Removing a graphics card
1. Press the power button to turn off the computer.
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Tools needed
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a
surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall.
NOTE: Computer appearance and features may vary by
model.
NOTE: When using an add-on, discrete graphics card,
you must connect your display to the port on the graphics
card. The covered UMA graphics port that is integrated
into the computer system board does not function when an
add-on graphics card is installed.
NOTE: When using an SLI graphics card configuration,
be sure to connect your display to the port in the primary
graphics card closest to the processor.
2. Disconnect the power cord and all attached cables
from the back of the computer.
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- Page 1 Graphics Card Replacement Instructions 936167-001 Before you begin Tools needed Phillips #2 screwdriver Observe the following requirements before removing and Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a replacing graphics cards. surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury or NOTE: Computer appearance and features may vary by damage to the equipment, do not open the chassis cover of...
- Page 2 3. To remove the access panel: 4. Locate the graphics card: Slide the release latch (1), and then slide the panel back 1. Memory modules and pull it away from the computer (2). 2. Liquid-filled heat sink 3. Graphics cards NOTE: All graphics cards are removed using the same procedures.
- Page 3 7. Remove the graphics card: Disconnect the power 8. Touch the replacement graphics card bag to the metal connector from the top of the card (1). Remove the two of the computer, and then remove the replacement screws from the end of the card (2). Pull the PCIe socket graphics card from the bag.
- Page 4 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.