Removing The Graphics Card; Replacing The Graphics Card - Dell Inspiron Zino Service Manual

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Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual
Removing the Graphics Card
Replacing the Graphics Card
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.
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).
Removing the Graphics Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the bottom cover (see
3. Remove the graphics-card heat sink (see
4. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system board.
5. Remove the graphics card from the graphics card connector.
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Replacing the Graphics Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab in the system-board connector.
3. Insert the graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector.
4. Press the other end of the graphics card down. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system-board connector.
5. Replace the graphics-card heat sink (see
6. Replace the bottom cover (see
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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Removing the Bottom Cover).
Removing the Graphics-Card Heat
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Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat
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