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Apple PCIe/Graphics Card warranty Required Tool, Slots 1 and 2 x16 PCIe Slots 3 and 4 x4 PCIe

Models: PCIe/Graphics Card

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PCIe Slots

Your computer’s backplane board includes one double-wide PCI Express (PCIe) graphics slot and three PCIe expansion slots, for a total of four slots. All four slots physically support cards of up to x16 slot width.

Slot electrical specs:

•Slots 1 and 2: x16 PCIe 2.0

•Slots 3 and 4: x4 PCIe 2.0

Important: Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCIe slots must not exceed 300 W.

Required Tool

Phillips #1 screwdriver

073-1248 Rev. A 2

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Apple PCIe/Graphics Card warranty Required Tool, Slots 1 and 2 x16 PCIe Slots 3 and 4 x4 PCIe

Contents

Replacement Instructions First StepsOpening the Computer PCIe/Graphics CardSlots 1 and 2 x16 PCIe Slots 3 and 4 x4 PCIe PCIe SlotsRequired Tool 3 Remove bracket from enclosure Removing the Installed PCIe Graphics Card1 Locate card 073-1248 Rev. A Checklist for handling card 3 Replace PCI bracket and tighten screws Installing the Replacement PCIe/Graphics CardNote Slide bracket under circled tab before securing screws 073-1248 Rev. A Closing the Computer 1 Replace access panel