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OptiPlex 7090 Tower Service Manual

Installing the powered GPU

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 powered graphical processing unit and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

This image displays the installation of the powered GPU

This image displays the installation of powered GPU cable holder

Steps

  1. Align the powered GPU with the PCI-Express card connector on the system board.
  2. Using the alignment post, connect the powered GPU in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the powered GPU is firmly seated.
  3. Lift the pull tab to close the PCIe door.
  4. Align the triangles on the powered GPU cable holder with the triangles on the chassis.
  5. Place the powered GPU cable holder on the computer chassis until it clicks to place.
  6. Route the power cable through the retention tab on the cable holder.
  7. Connect the two power cables, through the slot on the cable holder, to the connector on the powered GPU.

Next steps

  1. Install the side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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