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Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery pack (see
Removing the Battery Pack
).
3.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
4.
Remove the center control cover (see
Removing the Center Control Cover
).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
6.
Remove the macro keyboard (see
Removing the Macro Keyboard
).
7.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
8.
Follow the instructions from
step 10
to
step 16
in
Removing the Palm Rest
.
9.
Loosen the four captive screws that secure the primary video-card heat-sink to the system board.
10.
Loosen the four captive screws that secure the secondary video-card heat-sink to the system board.
11.
Lift the video-card heat-sink(s) off the video card(s).
Primary video-card heat
-
sink
Secondary video-card heat-sink
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
The video-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery Pack
) before working inside the
computer.
1
primary video-card heat-sink
2
captive screws (4)
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