Chapter 29: Removing The Multiple Graphics Cards; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 Service Manual

Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the left side.
2. Locate the graphics cards (PCI-Express x16 card) on the system board. For more information on the graphics card
connector, see "System Board
3. Remove the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
a. graphics bridge
4. Starting with the graphics card on the PCI-Express x16 card SLOT1, press and push the screw covers covering the screws
that secure the graphics card.
5. Remove the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
6. Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed.
52 Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the side
Components".
panels".
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