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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 13. 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-Expressx16 connector on the system board, see "System-Board Components" on page 21.

Prerequisites

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23.

2Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 35.

Removing the Graphics Card

1Remove the screw that secures the card-retention bracket to the chassis.

2Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location.

Graphics Card

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Dell XPS 8500 manual Removing the Graphics Card