Chapter 31: Removing The Full-Length Graphics Cards; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

Removing the full-length 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
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/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 right side.
2. Locate the graphics card (PCI-Express card connector) on the system board. For more information on the graphics connector, see
"system-board components".
3. Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
4. Pull the clamp away from the bracket.
a. clamp
b. securing tab
c. bracket
5. Press and push the screw covers covering the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
6. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the side panels".
After working inside your
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