Difficulty

Easy

Steps

12

Time Required

                          35 minutes

Sections

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  • GPU
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What you need

Step 1

              Create an Anti-Static Work Area
  • Minimize exposure to items that can charge up and produce static electricity.
  • Use an anti-static wrist band.

Minimize exposure to items that can charge up and produce static electricity.

Use an anti-static wrist band.

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Step 2

              Turn Off Computer
  • Power off PC via Windows.
  • Switch off Power Supply

Power off PC via Windows.

Switch off Power Supply

Step 3

              Unscrew Case Side Panel
  • Put screws where you wont lose them

Put screws where you wont lose them

Step 4

              Unplug Power Connector to GPU
  • Be gentle to not pull with to much force when removing power cables.

Be gentle to not pull with to much force when removing power cables.

Step 5

              Flip GPU Lock on Motherboard
  • Try not to touch other components.

Try not to touch other components.

Step 6

              Carefully Pull Out The Card
  • Gently pull the card out of the slot.

Gently pull the card out of the slot.

Step 7

              Insert New GPU
  • Verify that the notch in the connector matches the motherboard before sliding in.
  • Carefully slide in GPU until you hear a click on the motherboard.

Verify that the notch in the connector matches the motherboard before sliding in.

Carefully slide in GPU until you hear a click on the motherboard.

Step 8

              Connect Power Cables
  • Insert wisdom here.

Insert wisdom here.

Step 9

              Re-Attach Side Panel
  • Use same screws from step 2.

Use same screws from step 2.

Step 10

              Power on PC
  • Flip power supply switch back to on.
  • Plug in PC and turn on.
  • If PC does not post go back through the steps to see if you missed something.

Flip power supply switch back to on.

Plug in PC and turn on.

If PC does not post go back through the steps to see if you missed something.

Step 11

              Update Drivers For New Card
  • Go to manufacturer’s website or use the CD that came with the card to download the latest drivers for the GPU to ensure better stability of GPU.

Go to manufacturer’s website or use the CD that came with the card to download the latest drivers for the GPU to ensure better stability of GPU.

Step 12

              Enjoy
  • Enjoy your new GPU.

Enjoy your new GPU.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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