Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7, 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.
5 Pull the clamp up out from the bracket.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (VGA1, VGA2, and VGA3) varies depending on the video
card installed.
6 Press and hold the securing tab on the graphics-card connector, grasp the card by its top corner.
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