Removing the Graphics Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

The system board of your computer is equipped with one PCI-Express x16

connector to install graphics card. To locate the PCI-Express x16 connector on

the system board, see "System-Board Components" on page 13.

Prerequisites

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.

2Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)" on page 24.

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Dell X87001253BLK, XPS 8700 manual Removing the Graphics Card