HOW TO REPLACE YOUR GRAPHICS CARD
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Screwdriver
STEP 1:
Power off your PC and switch off the power supply.
STEP 2:
Remove the power cable and hold the power button on the case for 5 seconds to discharge any remaining power left in the PC.
STEP 3:
Depending on your PC, use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold in the side glass panel to access the inside of the PC.
TIP: It's recommended that you lay the PC on its side.
STEP 4:
Disconnect the PCIe power cable for the graphics card by pressing down the clip and pulling.
Some graphics card may have multiple power cables
STEP 5:
Using a screwdriver, remove the screws that mounts the graphics card to the case.
STEP 6:
Press down on the plastic latch at the end of graphics card slot.
STEP 7:
Pull the graphics card directly up and out of the case.
TIP: BEFORE installing the graphics card, make sure the latch is pressed DOWN.
STEP 8:
Insert the graphics card into the same slot and make sure you hear the click.
STEP 9:
Screw in the graphics card into the case.
TIP: Before connecting the power cable, make sure the 2 pin plug goes in before the 6 pin plug.
STEP 10:
Plug in the PCIe power cables into the graphics card.
STEP 11:
Reinstall the glass side panel.
STEP 12:
Plug in the power cable into the power supply and switch it on.
STEP 13:
Power on your PC and now you're good to go!
If you've installed a different graphics card, it may be required to remove your old graphics card drivers and install new ones. To peform this process, follow this guide here.