Dell XPS 730 H2C (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 4)

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Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics Card Configuration
Installing Graphics Cards for Multi Graphics Card
Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics Card Configuration
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
3. Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge (if present) with your other hand by pulling it up and away from the
computer. Set it aside.
Repeat if removing two bridges from a triple card configuration.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCIe x16 card slots in the multi-graphics configuration, the PCIe x1 and one PCI card slot are not
accessible for use.
1 PCI card 2 PCIe x1 card
3 PCIe x1 card slot 4 PCIe x16 card slot
5 PCIe x16 card
NOTE: This section deals with dual and triple configurations of PCIe x16 graphics cards only. For removal of any other type of PCI or PCIe cards, see
Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards .
1 graphics card bridge 2 power connectors (2)
3 dual-PCIe graphics cards