Removing the Multiple Graphics Cards
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the
2. Remove both the left and right side-panels. See “
”.
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the left side.
2. Locate the graphics cards (PCI-Express x16 card) on the system board. For more information on the graphics card connector, see
”.
3. Remove the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
a. graphics bridge
4. Starting with the graphics card on the PCI-Express x16 card SLOT1, press and push the screw covers covering the screws that
secure the graphics card.
5. Remove the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
6. Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed.
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Summary of Contents for Area-51 ALX
Page 1: ...Alienware Area 51 Service Manual Regulatory Model D03X Regulatory Type D03X001...
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Page 24: ...1 battery case cable 2 battery case connector 3 battery case 4 screws 2 24...
Page 27: ...a screws 4 b hard drive c hard drive bracket 27...
Page 30: ...a screws 2 b optical drive c optical drive bracket 30...
Page 33: ...a screws 2 b right AlienFX side panel connector 33...
Page 39: ...a I O board b screws 2 39...
Page 42: ...a release tab b securing clip c drive bay heat sensor cable 42...
Page 47: ...a graphics card b releasing clips 47...
Page 57: ...a screws 4 b fan shroud 57...
Page 77: ...a screws 6 b logo board bracket c logo board 77...
Page 80: ...a screws 9 b system board 80...