Replacing The Graphics Card - Dell Alienware M15x - GAMING NOTEBOOK - COSMIC Service Manual

Replacing the Graphics Card

1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page
2. Insert the graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board
connector.
3. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system board.
4. Replace the graphics card heat sink (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Heat
Sink" on page 66).
5. Replace the graphics card fan (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Fan" on
page 62).
6. Replace the left air-vent (see "Replacing the Air Vents" on page
7. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover"
on page 31).
8. Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 23).
9. Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page
10. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door" on
page 14).
11. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page
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.
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