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... (optional 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 24 Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Removing the Graphics Card 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 27 Replacing the Graphics Card 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 32 Procedure 32 Postrequisites 32 Removing the mSATA...
... (optional 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 24 Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Removing the Graphics Card 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 27 Replacing the Graphics Card 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 32 Procedure 32 Postrequisites 32 Removing the mSATA...
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Inside View of Your Computer 8 7 1 23 6 1 front bezel 3 secondary hard-drive 5 graphics card 7 power supply 4 5 2 primary hard-drive 4 graphics-card bracket (optional) 6 card retention bracket 8 optical drive 12 | Technical Overview For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
Inside View of Your Computer 8 7 1 23 6 1 front bezel 3 secondary hard-drive 5 graphics card 7 power supply 4 5 2 primary hard-drive 4 graphics-card bracket (optional) 6 card retention bracket 8 optical drive 12 | Technical Overview For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory-module connector. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 26. Allow the memory module(s) to remove it from the connector. ...difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to cool before touching them. 1 Press out the securing clip at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Removing the Memory ...
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at each end of the memory-module connector. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 26. Allow the memory module(s) to remove it from the connector. ...difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to cool before touching them. 1 Press out the securing clip at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Removing the Memory ...
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See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 29. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 16. 20 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. 3 2 1 1 securing clip (snapped in position) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card.
See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 29. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 16. 20 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. 3 2 1 1 securing clip (snapped in position) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card.
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... inside your computer and follow the instructions in a secure location. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card bracket 24 | Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 11. Prerequisites Remove the computer cover....Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis. 2 Lift the graphics-card bracket off the chassis. 3 Set the graphics-card bracket aside in "...
... inside your computer and follow the instructions in a secure location. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 graphics-card bracket 24 | Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 11. Prerequisites Remove the computer cover....Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis. 2 Lift the graphics-card bracket off the chassis. 3 Set the graphics-card bracket aside in "...
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...computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis.. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 11. ...After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell....
...computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis.. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 11. ...After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell....
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... the PCI-Express x16 connector on the system board, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. For additional safety best practices information, see "System-Board Components" on... page 13. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 24. 26 | Removing the Graphics Card The system board of your computer is equipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. ...
... the PCI-Express x16 connector on the system board, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. For additional safety best practices information, see "System-Board Components" on... page 13. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 24. 26 | Removing the Graphics Card The system board of your computer is equipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. ...
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... on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cable from the graphics card, if applicable. 1 2 3 1 power cable 3 card-retention bracket 2 screw 4 Locate the graphics card (PCI-Express x16 card) on page 13. Procedure 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.
... on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cable from the graphics card, if applicable. 1 2 3 1 power cable 3 card-retention bracket 2 screw 4 Locate the graphics card (PCI-Express x16 card) on page 13. Procedure 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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5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. 1 1 securing tab 2 2 graphics card 28 | Removing the Graphics Card
5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector. 1 1 securing tab 2 2 graphics card 28 | Removing the Graphics Card
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... the graphics card with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board. 2 Place the card in the slot. 3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable. 4 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that the card is ..., follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. See "Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)" on page 16. For additional safety best practices information,...
... the graphics card with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board. 2 Place the card in the slot. 3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable. 4 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that the card is ..., follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. See "Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)" on page 16. For additional safety best practices information,...
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...Processor" on page 17. 4 Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 15. 2 Remove the wireless mini-card, if applicable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and... See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 30. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 62. 6 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink" on page 26. 5 Remove the processor...
...Processor" on page 17. 4 Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 15. 2 Remove the wireless mini-card, if applicable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and... See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 30. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 62. 6 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink" on page 26. 5 Remove the processor...
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...the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor. See "System Setup" on page 64. 3 Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink" on page 76. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on page 16....your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to ...
...the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor. See "System Setup" on page 64. 3 Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink" on page 76. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on page 16....your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to ...