Dell Alienware Area 51 R2 (Late 2014) - Manual (Page 69)

Replacing the Graphics Card
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
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the
system board.
2 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the
card is firmly seated.
3 Replace the screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis.
4 Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
NOTE: The location of the power supply connector varies depending
on the video card installed.
5 From outside the chassis, push the screw covers inside to cover the screws
that secure the graphics card.
Post-requisites
1 Replace both the left and right side-panels. See “ Replacing the Side
Panels ”.
2 Replace the stability foot .
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