Alienware Area-51 R6, Service Manual

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Removing the graphics card
WARNING: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
Prerequisites
1 Remove the stability foot .
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See “ Removing the side panels ”.
Procedure
1 Lay the chassis on the right side. Locate the graphics card on the system
board. For more information on graphics card see “ system-board
components ”.
2 Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
3 Rotate and open the PCIE door.
4 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
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