Dell Alienware M15x, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 16: GRAPHICS CARD
Replacing the Graphics Card
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6 .
Insert the graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board 2.
connector.
Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system board. 3.
Replace the graphics card heat sink (see “Replacing the Graphics Card Heat 4.
Sink” on page 66 ).
Replace the graphics card fan (see “Replacing the Graphics Card Fan” on 5.
page 6 2).
Replace the left air-vent (see “Replacing the Air Vents” on page 6. 43 ).
Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” 7.
on page 31 ).
Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memory Module(s)” on 8.
page 2 3 ).
Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 9. 18 ).
Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on 10.
page 14 ).
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 11. 11 ).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the computer.