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

6. To remove the primary raphics card:
a. Remove the left bracket (see "Removin the Brackets" on pa e
b. Remove the two screws that secure the primary raphics card to the
system board.
c. Lift the primary raphics card at an an le and remove it from the
system board connector.
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Replacing the Graphics Card(s)
1. To replace the primary raphics card:
a. Insert the primary raphics card at a 45-de ree an le into the system
board connector.
b. Replace the two screws that secure the primary raphics card to the
system board.
c. Replace the left bracket (see "Replacin the Brackets" on pa e
2. To replace the secondary raphics card, if applicable:
a. Insert the secondary raphics card at a 45-de ree an le into the system
board connector.
b. Replace the two screws that secure the secondary raphics card to the
system board.
c. Connect the raphics cable to the connector on the primary raphics
card.
d. Replace the ri ht bracket (see "Replacin the Brackets" on pa e
3. Replace the keyboard (see "Replacin the Keyboard" on pa e
4. Replace the center control cover (see "Replacin the Center Control Cover"
on pa e 35).
5. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacin the Battery Pack" on pa e
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.
CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S)
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