Graphics Card; Prerequisites; Removing The Graphics Card - Dell XPS 8500 Owner's Manual

Graphics Card

WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The system board of your computer is equipped with one PCI-Express x16
connector to install graphics card. To locate the PCI-Express x16 connector on
the system board, see "System-Board Components" on page 21.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Removing the
Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 35.

Removing the Graphics Card

1 Remove the screw that secures the card-retention bracket to the chassis.
2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location.
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