Special Notes on this Tutorial
To use this tutorial, you must have a computer, a set of screwdrivers (if needed to open the case), and a
video card that is compliant with your computer.
Step One: Opening the Case.
The first thing you should do before installing any type of hardware in your computer, is to open up the computer,
and become familiar with where all the parts are and what they do. Remember to never install hardware on a carpeted
floor, this will cause static that will potentially damage the internal parts of your computer. Instead, place
down card board, and make sure you are well grounded. To open your computer case, generally you will need to look in
the back of the case for a couple of screws that hold the side onto the rest of the case. Unscrew these with your
screw driver, and slide the case down to reveal the inner workings of the computer.
Step Two: Removing the Video Card
Next, if you are removing a video card, you have to identify it, and pull it out of the slot. There is a picture of
where a video card is likely to be on your motherboard here. If it isn't
there, check the inside of your case, there's likely to be a map of your motherboard.
Step Three: Installing the new card
You will now insert the new video card into the slot you've just removed the old one from. To do this, you will need
to firmly but carefully push the card into the slot. So that it is in tightly.
Step Four: Did it work?
At this point you can now; put the case back together, restart computer, and install the necessary drivers for the
computer. If you're running windows, you should be able to find the drivers by following
these insturctions.
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