Alienware Area-51 R6, Service Manual

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Replacing 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 .
Procedure
1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express 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 Press and hold the securing tab on the clamp.
4 Push the clamp back towards the bracket.
5 Rotate the PCIE door to close.
6 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2,
and VGA3) varies depending on the video card installed.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the side panels ”.
2 Replace the stability foot .
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