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Precision 7865 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.

Installing the powered GPU

Steps

  1. Align the powered graphics card with the PCIe slot on the system board.
  2. Using the alignment post, push the graphic card connector firmly into the PCIe slot. Ensure that the graphics card is firmly seated.
  3. Slide the release latch down on the PCIe-holder to secure the PCIe-card bracket.
  4. Connect the PCIe-power cable to the connectors on the graphics card.
  5. Connect the PCIe-power cables to the slots on the PCIe holder.

Next steps

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

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