Removing the Graphics Card:
Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
Shut down your computer. For Windows operating system, click Start > Image: Power button Power > Shut down.
NOTE:If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
To remove the side cover:
Press the latch
Pull the latch [1] upward and rotate it to release the cover [2].
Lift the cover to remove it from the system.
To remove the Graphics Card:
Disconnect the power cable [1] from the GPU card.
NOTE:Not all GPU cards will have power cable, may not apply to all systems.
Press and rotate the blue clips backward [2], to unlock the filler bracket.
Lift the GPU from the PCIe slot on the system board.
Installing the Graphics Card:
Align and place the GPU to the PCIe slot on the system board.
Press it down so that it is securely seated on the slot.
Connect the power cable to the GPU.
Lock both the blue clips forward on the filler bracket to secure the GPU to the system board.
Installing the side cover:
First hold and align the bottom of the side cover to the chassis.
Ensure that the hook on the bottom of the side cover snaps into the notch on the system.
Press the system cover until it clicks into place.
CAUTION:The system will not power on without the side cover. Also, the system will shut down if the side cover is removed while the system is on.
Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
Turn on your computer.
