Dell Alienware M18x R2 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 73)

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Replacing the Video Card(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Insert the video card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the
system board.
2 Press the other end of the video-card down into the slot on the system board and
replace the screws that secure the video-card(s) to the system board.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the video card heat-sink(s). See "Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)" on
page 72.
2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.
3 Replace the dispaly assembly. See “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 48.
4 Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.
5 Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.
6 Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 29.
7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
8 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
9 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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