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Installing or replacing the graphics card

Your computer has either a graphics card installed or a spacer (a placeholder for the graphics card slot) installed. If the spacer is installed, your computer’s system board provides the graphics abilities for your system.

Tools

• Phillips screwdriver

To install or replace the graphics card:

1Open the back panel by following the instructions in “Opening and closing the case” on page 46. The computer should be face-down on a soft, stable, non-marring surface before continuing.

2If the computer has been running within the last few minutes, allow the graphics card cool down for about five minutes before continuing.

Warning

The graphics card may be extremely hot. Touching the graphics card while hot may result in physical injury. Allow the graphics card to cool before continuing.

3Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card or graphics card spacer to the computer.

Screws

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