Removing
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Removing the Video Card(s)
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14.
3
Remove the center control cover. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on
page 26.
4
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32.
5
Remove the macro keyboard. See "Removing the Macro Keyboard" on page 36.
6
Remove the display assembly. See “Removing the Display Assembly” on page 43.
7
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Palm Rest.
8
Remove the video-card heat-sink(s). See "Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)" on
page 70.
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the video-card(s) to the system board.
2
Lift and slide the video-card(s) out to disconnect it from the connector on the system
board.
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