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Precision 7960 Tower Service Manual

Installing the powered graphics-card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the powered graphics-card and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

  1. Push the PCIe-holder latch upwards and push the PCIe latch to open the PCIe door
  2. Align the powered GPU with the PCI-Express card connector on the system board.
  3. Using the alignment post, connect the graphics card to the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the graphics card is firmly seated.
  4. Unroute the cables from the PCIe holder.
  5. Slide the release latch down on the PCIe-holder to secure the PCIe-card bracket.
  6. Connect the PCIe-power cables to the connectors on the graphics card.
  7. Push the PCIe latch to close the PCIe door.

Next steps

  1. Install the air shroud.
  2. Install the left-side cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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