10.
If the computer uses discrete graphics, disconnect the fan cable from the system board
(1)
, remove
the four screws
(2)
that secure the fan to the computer, and then loosen the four captive screws
(3)
that secure the heat sink to the graphics card in the order indicated on the heat sink.
11.
Lift the thermal kit off the system board. The graphics card is located under the metal heat sink.
12.
Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system board.
13.
Lift the card to a 45-degree angle, and then remove it from the slot at an angle.
– or –
14.
If the computer uses UMA graphics, remove the two silver screws
(1)
that secure the graphics card
to the system board.
15.
Remove the black screw
(2)
that secures the UMA DVI cable to the card.
16.
Disconnect the DVI cable
(3)
and the 1394 cable
(3)
from the graphics card.
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