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Easy

Steps

13

Time Required

                          25 - 45 minutes

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  • GT270 GPU Graphics Card
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Introduction

If you are encountering problems with your Dell OptiPlex 9010 graphics card, you may need to replace it. This guide will take you through the necessary steps to get your Dell OptiPlex 9010 working in no time.

Before we begin be sure to power down your machine and unplug from any power source.

What you need

Step 1

              GT270 GPU Graphics Card
  • Place the computer on a flat surface.

Place the computer on a flat surface.

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Step 2

  • Lay the computer on its side, on the flat surface. Start by removing (and setting aside) any screws holding the access panel in place. Then grip the access panel hatch and pull up to remove it.

Lay the computer on its side, on the flat surface. Start by removing (and setting aside) any screws holding the access panel in place. Then grip the access panel hatch and pull up to remove it.

Step 3

  • Grip the access panel with both hands to fully remove the access panel. This will give you a complete look into the internal hardware.

Grip the access panel with both hands to fully remove the access panel. This will give you a complete look into the internal hardware.

Step 4

  • Push down on the release tab on the card retention latch to free the existing (old) graphics card.

Push down on the release tab on the card retention latch to free the existing (old) graphics card.

Step 5

  • Unlatch the PCIE clip. Gently remove the existing (old) graphics card to make sure there are no cables caught.

Unlatch the PCIE clip. Gently remove the existing (old) graphics card to make sure there are no cables caught.

Step 6

  • Now grab your replacement GPU (graphics card).

Now grab your replacement GPU (graphics card).

Step 7

  • Add or remove expansion slot covers based on the number of slots your new graphics card requires.

Add or remove expansion slot covers based on the number of slots your new graphics card requires.

Step 8

  • Firmly place the new GPU on the bus (into the slot). Reclip the PCIE clamp to hold it into place.

Firmly place the new GPU on the bus (into the slot). Reclip the PCIE clamp to hold it into place.

Step 9

  • Check to make sure the new GPU card is properly positioned to fit with the screw holes and expansion slots.

Check to make sure the new GPU card is properly positioned to fit with the screw holes and expansion slots.

Step 10

  • Screw in any 6-32 Philips screws (any that are from 1/4 to 1/2 inch long) with your Philips head screwdriver to properly secure your new GPU card.

Screw in any 6-32 Philips screws (any that are from 1/4 to 1/2 inch long) with your Philips head screwdriver to properly secure your new GPU card.

Step 11

  • Pull up on the release tab on the card retention latch to secure card.

Pull up on the release tab on the card retention latch to secure card.

Step 12

  • Line up the access panel clamps and push it in to reattach the access panel.

Line up the access panel clamps and push it in to reattach the access panel.

Step 13

  • Screw in any previously removed 6-32 Philips screws with a Philips head screwdriver to secure the access panel in place.

Screw in any previously removed 6-32 Philips screws with a Philips head screwdriver to secure the access panel in place.

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