Removin The Graphics Card(S) - Alienware M17x Service Manual

Removing the Graphics Card(s)
1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Be in" on pa e
2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removin the Battery Pack" on pa e
3. Remove the center control cover (see "Removin the Center Control Cover"
on pa e 33).
4. Remove the keyboard (see "Removin the Keyboard" on pa e
5. To remove the secondary raphics card, if applicable:
a. Remove the ri ht bracket (see "Removin the Brackets" on pa e
b. Disconnect the raphics card cable from the connector on the primary
raphics card.
c. Remove the two screws that secure the secondary raphics card to the
system board.
d. Lift the secondary raphics card at an an le and remove it from the
system board connector.
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1 screws (2)
2 secondary graphics card
CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S)
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3 graphics card cable connector
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