Chapter 29: Removing Multiple Graphics Cards; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

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Removing multiple graphics cards
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
in
Before working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:

Prerequisites

Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the
stability
foot.
2. Remove the left and right side-panels. See
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the right side.
2. Locate the graphics cards (PCI-Express card connector) on the system board. For more information on the graphics card
connector, see
"system-board
3. Lift the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.
a. graphics bridge
4. Starting with the graphics card on the PCI-Express card connector (SLOT1), press and push the screw covers covering the screws
that secure the graphics card.
5. Remove the two screws (#6-32x6) that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
6. Press the release tabs on the power-cable connectors to disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector (PCIE1, PCIE2 and PCIE3) varies depending on the video card installed.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the side
components".
panels".
After working inside your

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