Graphics card

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Read this first: Important safety information.

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
Remove the computer cover. For details, see Computer cover.
Remove the system fan. For details, see System fan.
Replace the graphics card.
- Type 1
  1. Remove the graphics card from the computer.
    Figure 1. Removing the graphics card
  2. Remove the PCIe converter from the graphics card.
    Figure 2. Removing the PCIe converter
  3. Install the PCIe converter on the new graphics card.
    Figure 3. Installing the PCIe converter
  4. Install the new graphics card into the computer.
    Figure 4. Installing the graphics card
- Type 2
  1. Remove the graphics card from the computer.
    Figure 5. Removing the graphics card
  2. Remove the PCIe converter from the graphics card.
    Figure 6. Removing the PCIe converter
  3. Install the PCIe converter on the new graphics card.
    Figure 7. Installing the PCIe converter
  4. Install the new graphics card into the computer.
    Figure 8. Installing the graphics card
Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.