Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual page 51

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Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the
keyboard aside.
4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
6. Remove the right hard drive (see
7. Disconnect the video cable from the video card by pulling up on the blue tab.
8. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4", that secure the video card/thermal-
cooling assembly to the system board.
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Cosmetic
Removing the Top Cover).
Removing a Hard
Computer, including removing the system battery.
Opening the Display).
Covers).
Drive).