Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

                          15 - 30 minutes

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  • Graphics Card
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Introduction

The user will need to have some basic background information on how to replace computer parts. If the steps to recycle the power in the computer are not followed, there could be residual current left that could be dangerous to the user.

What you need

Step 1

              Graphics Card
  • Turn off the computer and the power supply to the computer.

Turn off the computer and the power supply to the computer.

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Step 2

  • Recycle the power in the computer by pressing the power button on and off again. This removes any remaining current to the computer.

Recycle the power in the computer by pressing the power button on and off again. This removes any remaining current to the computer.

Step 3

  • Access the glass side panel by turning the back of the case to the left when looking at it from the front.

Access the glass side panel by turning the back of the case to the left when looking at it from the front.

Step 4

  • Remove the two screws on the glass side panel. These are thumb screws so they can simply be removed by twisting them to the left.

Remove the two screws on the glass side panel. These are thumb screws so they can simply be removed by twisting them to the left.

Step 5

  • Carefully slide the glass panel to the left and then pull it off to remove it.

Carefully slide the glass panel to the left and then pull it off to remove it.

Step 6

  • Tilt the case backward and lay it on its backside. This is done so the card will not pull down when being removed.

Tilt the case backward and lay it on its backside. This is done so the card will not pull down when being removed.

Step 7

  • Undo the power connection to the card. Push the clip on the connector and pull the cable up.

Undo the power connection to the card. Push the clip on the connector and pull the cable up.

Step 8

  • Remove three 6.3 mm screws to the card located on the left side of the case using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Remove three 6.3 mm screws to the card located on the left side of the case using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Step 9

  • Push down the clip to the motherboard circled in red.

Push down the clip to the motherboard circled in red.

Step 10

  • Carefully grip the old graphics card with two hands and lift it out of the case.

Carefully grip the old graphics card with two hands and lift it out of the case.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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