3. Hold the card by its edge, pull the card up to remove it from the card connector and out of the system.
Figure 68. Removing a GPU card
1. expansion card latch (2)
2. GPU card
3. SLI data connector
4. GPU card power connector
5. GPU card power connector
6. x16 connector
Next steps
1. Install the filler brackets by performing the following steps:
a. Align the slot on the filler bracket with the guide pin on the expansion card slot.
b. Press the expansion card latch until the filler bracket locks into place.
NOTE:
Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system.
The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
2. Close the two expansion card latches.
3. Replace the expansion card holder.
4. Install the cooling shroud.
5. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Installing an optional GPU card
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
4. Remove the expansion card holder.
5. Open the two expansion card latches.
6. Remove the filler brackets.
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Installing and removing system components
