Replacing the graphics card
(optional)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
After working inside your
computer
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Locate the PCI-Express x16 card slot on the system board. For more
information, see “
System-board components
”.
2
Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab on the slot and snap
the graphics card in place.
3
Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable.
4
Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that:
a
The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.
b
The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment
bar.
c
The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the
alignment guide.
5
Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
graphics-card bracket
.
2
Replace the
computer cover
.
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Summary of Contents for XPS 8900
Page 1: ...XPS 8900 Service Manual Computer Model XPS 8900 Regulatory Model D14M Regulatory Type D14M002 ...
Page 10: ...Getting help and contacting Dell 106 Self help resources 106 Contacting Dell 107 10 ...
Page 13: ... Flat head screwdriver Plastic scribe 13 ...
Page 31: ...2 Lift the graphics card bracket off the chassis 1 screws 2 2 graphics card bracket 31 ...
Page 51: ...3 Slide and lift the hard drive cage off the chassis 1 screws 7 2 data cable 3 power cable 51 ...
Page 57: ...2 Pull the break away metal plate away from the chassis 1 metal plate 2 screw driver 57 ...