Introduction
Is your Dell OptiPlex 9010 system having issues like visual glitches on the screen, crashing and blue screens? It may be time to replace your graphics card. This component is responsible for handling graphics related work like effects and videos.
It's a relatively easy fix, but be sure to ground yourself by touching the computer's metal casing to protect the components from static. As long as you ground yourself this way, the installation won't require any special skills, and your computer will be running smoothly.
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Before getting started, make sure to shut down and unplug all cables from your computer.
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Place the computer on a flat surface.
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Lay the computer on its side, on the flat surface. Start by removing (and setting aside) any screws holding the side panel in place. Then grab the handle on the side panel pull up to remove it.
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Grip the side panel with both hands to fully remove it. This will give you a complete look into the internal hardware.
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Once this is done, be sure to touch the metal casing inside to ground yourself. Otherwise, you might accidentally damage the components from the static electricity your body builds up.
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Push down on the release tab on the card retention latch to free the existing (old) graphics card.
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Unlatch the PCIE clip. Gently remove the existing (old) graphics card to make sure there are no cables caught.
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Add or remove expansion slot covers based on the number of slots your new graphics card requires.
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Firmly place the new GPU on the bus (into the slot). Reclip the PCIE clamp to hold it into place.
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Check to make sure the new GPU card is properly positioned to fit with the screw holes and expansion slots.
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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.
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