This video shows how to replace the single-graphics card on an Alienware Aurora R13 and/or Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14. Before you begin, create a recovery drive and back up all data.
Power off the computer, and disconnect all the attached peripherals. Ensure that you always use ESD protection when working inside the computer. To begin, pull the cable cover away from the computer.
The cable cover is an optional accessory. Skip this step if the cable cover is not shipped with the computer. Loosen the captive screw that secures the left-side cover release latch to the chassis.
Pull the left-side cover release latch to release the left-side cover away from the chassis. Lift the left-side cover from the chassis. Lay the computer on its right side.
Locate the single-graphics card. Lift the pull tab and open the expansion-card door. Press the releasing clip on the graphics-card power connectors and disconnect the graphics-card power cables from the single-graphics card.
Slide the release latch to its unlock position and lift the graphics-card bracket away from the graphics card. Push the securing tab on the PCIe x16 slot down, grasp the single-graphics card by its top edge, and ease it out of the slot.
You have successfully removed the single-graphics card. Now, let’s install the single-graphics card. Lay the computer on its right side. Place the card into the PCIe x16 slot and press down firmly until the single-graphics card snaps into place.
Connect the graphics-card power cables to the single-graphics card. Replace the graphics-card bracket onto the graphics-card bracket holder Close the expansion-card door and snap the latch back into position.
Now, let’s install the left-side cover. Locate the tabs on the left-side cover and slots on the chassis. Rotate the left-side cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place.
Tighten the captive screw that secures the left-side cover release latch to the chassis. Place the cable cover back at the rear of the chassis. The cable cover is an optional accessory.
Skip this step if the cable cover is not shipped with the computer. The single-graphics card installation process is now complete. For more information or assistance visit Dell.com/Support.
