Alienware Area-51 ALX, Service Manual

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Replacing the Graphics Card
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 After
Working Inside Your Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1. Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board.
2. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated.
3. Replace the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
4. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending on the video card installed.
5. From outside the chassis, push the screw covers inside to cover the screws that secure the graphics card.
Post-requisites
1. Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the Side Panels ”.
2. Replace the stability foot .
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