How to replace the Graphics Card on a Dell Tower ECT 1250

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Graphics Card and a Dell Tower ECT 1250. The procedure will also include removing the Left Side Cover and reinstalling them.

Removal

Left Side Cover

Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.

Loosen the screws that secure the side cover to the chassis.

Slide and lift the side cover from the chassis.

Graphics Card

Identify the graphics card highlighted in blue.

Lift the pull tab and open the retention bracket.

Push and hold the securing tab on the graphics card slot.

Lift the graphics card off the system board.

Install

Graphics Card

Identify the single graphics card location highlighted in blue.

Using the alignment post, install and press the graphics card down firmly until it snaps into place.

Close the retention bracket towards the chassis until it snaps into place.

Left Side Cover

Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.

Align and slide the left side cover onto the chassis.

Tighten the screws that secure the side cover to the chassis.