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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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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... each end of the memory-module connector. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 26. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics card. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...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. Procedure WARNING: The memory module(s) may become hot during normal operation. After working inside your computer and follow the ...
... each end of the memory-module connector. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 26. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics card. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...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. Procedure WARNING: The memory module(s) may become hot during normal operation. After working inside your computer and follow the ...
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See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 16. 20 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 29. 2 Replace the computer cover. 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. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position.
See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 16. 20 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 29. 2 Replace the computer cover. 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. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position.
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 9. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Prerequisites Remove the computer cover. Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 9. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Prerequisites Remove the computer cover. Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside...
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... Replace the computer cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working...
... Replace the computer cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working...
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... Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board of your computer is equipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 24. 26 | Removing the Graphics Card See "Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable...
... Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board of your computer is equipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 24. 26 | Removing the Graphics Card See "Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)" on page 15. 2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable...
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... 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 the system board. Removing the Graphics Card | 27 See "System-Board Components" on your computer. NOTE: Your graphics card may be different on page 13. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that...
... 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 the system board. Removing the Graphics Card | 27 See "System-Board Components" on your computer. NOTE: Your graphics card may be different on page 13. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that...
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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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... filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : • The guide clamp is firmly seated in...
... filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : • The guide clamp is firmly seated in...
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...System Board | 73 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 65. See "Removing the Processor" on page 26. 5 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "... Computer Cover" on page 30. 3 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow...
...System Board | 73 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 65. See "Removing the Processor" on page 26. 5 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "... Computer Cover" on page 30. 3 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow...
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... page 29. 4 Replace the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 32. 6 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 76. Replacing the ...disconnected from the system board. NOTE: For information on system board connectors, See "System-Board Components" on page 64. 3 Replace the graphics card. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 ...
... page 29. 4 Replace the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 32. 6 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 76. Replacing the ...disconnected from the system board. NOTE: For information on system board connectors, See "System-Board Components" on page 64. 3 Replace the graphics card. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 ...