XPS 8940 Service Manual

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Installing the graphics card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the graphics card and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the graphics card

Image: Installing the graphics card

Steps

  1. Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express card connector on the system board.
    NOTE: To install the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card, rotate and install the graphics card.
  2. Using the alignment post, connect the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated.
  3. Close the PCIE door.
  4. Replace the graphics-card support bracket that connects the graphics card.
    NOTE: This step is applicable only for computers that are shipped with a graphics-card support bracket.
  5. Route the cables through the routing guide on the graphics-card support bracket and connect the power cables to the graphics card.

Next steps

  1. Install the left-side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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