Replacing A Pci/Pci Express Card; Removing A Pci Express Graphics Card From A Multi Graphics Card Configuration - Dell XPS 730 Service Manual

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card: Dell XPS 730/730X Service Manual
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Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card

Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual

Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics Card Configuration

Installing Graphics Cards for Multi Graphics Card
Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCIe x16 card slots in the multi-graphics configuration, the PCIe x1
and one PCI card slot are not accessible for use.
1 PCI card
3 PCIe x1 card slot
5 PCIe x16 card
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics
Card Configuration
NOTE: This section deals with dual and triple configurations of PCIe x16 graphics cards only. For removal of any other
type of PCI or PCIe cards, see
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge (if present) with your other hand
by pulling it up and away from the computer. Set it aside.
Repeat if removing two bridges from a triple card configuration.
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2 PCIe x1 card
4 PCIe x16 card slot
Replacing the PCI and PCI Express
Before You Begin.
Replacing the Computer
Cards.
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