Removing The Graphics Card; Prerequisites - Dell XPS 8700 Owner's Manual

Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 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 13.

Prerequisites

1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.
2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Removing the Graphics-Card
Bracket (optional)" on page 24.
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