How to replace the Powered Graphics Card on a Precision 7875 Tower

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Powered Graphics Card and a Precision 7875 Tower. The procedure will also include removing the Side Cover, Air Shroud and reinstalling them.

Removal

Side Cover

1. Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.
2. Unlock the side panel latch using a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Press to open the latch of the side cover. Pull the release latch to release the side cover from the chassis.
4. Open the side cover at an angle and lift the cover away from the chassis.

Air Shroud

1. Identify the air shroud highlighted in blue.
2. Hold the top air shroud at the grip points and pull it upwards out of the chassis.

Powered Graphics Card

1. Identify the powered graphics card highlighted in blue.
2. Disconnect the PCIe power cable from the connector on the graphics card.
3. Push the PCIe latch to open the PCIe door.
4. Lift the graphics card away from the graphics card slot.

Install

Powered Graphics Card

1. Identify the powered graphics card location highlighted in blue.
2. Using the alignment post, push the graphic card connector firmly into the PCIe slot and press down firmly.
3. Close the PCIe door, locking it into position.
4. Connect the PCIe power cable from the connector on the graphics card.

Air Shroud

1. Identify the air shroud location highlighted in blue.
2. Install the air shroud and press the top air shroud down until the tabs click into place.

Side Cover

1. Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.
2. Align the tabs with the slots and install the side cover on the chassis.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the side panel latch to the locked position.