how to install graphic card in all in one pc

#How to install graphic card in all in one pc manual#
#How to install graphic card in all in one pc Pc#

In most cases this will simply need to be pressed down until the graphics card can be slid out of the PCI Express slot however pay close attention to the tab mechanism as some may need moving in a different direction. Generally the graphics card will be held in place by a couple of screws where it is attached to the case at the back of the PC, you will need to unscrew these to then remove the graphics card.įinally the graphics card will be held in the PCI Express slot by a Tab or Catch at the end of the slot on the right.

#How to install graphic card in all in one pc manual#

To remove them a simple squeeze on the locking latches and a light pull away from the graphics card should be all it takes – A light wiggle may help.Ĭases can have various different ways of securing the graphics card in place, again you’ll find that the case manufacturer’s manual is there to help if you need it. If it has them, you should also remove the PCI Express power cables plugged into the graphics card - not all graphics cards require these additional power cables, this is usually easier to do before you unscrew/unattached the graphics card from the PC. Once remove you should clearly see the graphics card attached to the motherboard, in a PCI-Express slot, normally this would be one of the slots at the top of the motherboard and should be close to the processor cooler. You should refer to your case manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions on removing the side panel. Depending on the type of case you may find the side panel is held in place by a couple of screws at the back of the PC. You can then remove the side panel, which will usually be the left hand panel when facing the PC.

#How to install graphic card in all in one pc Pc#

Now that you are ready to swap out your graphics card, you need to start by turning off the PC and unplugging the power and any cables from the existing graphics card at the back of the PC. It’s also important to note that you ideally don’t want to be standing on a carpeted surface when working on a PC either however it is not the end of the world if this is not practical. If you feel the need you can purchase an antistatic wrist strap. To do this you can simply ground yourself by touching something metal with a clear ground path such as a radiator, before you go into the PC. 3 – Protecting Your PCįinally as with any time you are working on the inside of a PC, you need to look out for the hazard of static electricity, which can easily cause damage to computer components, therefore it is always important to protect your PC from static whenever you go into it. You should also check that your PSU has the required PCIE power leads for your graphics card, if it requires them, again the manufacturer’s website can fill you in with this information. However, for the PSU, you’re best off checking out our detailed power supply guide as this explains all you need to know about PSUs and will help you work out if you have enough juice for your new graphics card.

We would recommend checking the manufacturer’s websites to find out the size of the graphics card you want to buy and whether it will fit in your case. The last thing you want is to be left with an expensive paperweight if your new graphics card doesn’t fit, or even worse if your cheap PSU ends up destroying the nice new piece of kit. 2 – Size & Powerīefore we go any further though, it’s at this point that we should point out that when changing a graphics card you should always take into account whether it will actually fit into your case and then more importantly if you power supply unit (PSU) is good enough to power your new graphics card along with the rest of your PC. Removing or installing a graphics card in a PC is quite a straightforward process, for which you only really need a Phillips/Crosshead screwdriver.