Dell Inspiron XPS - Manual (Page 129)

Adding and Replacing Parts
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7 Lift up the video card to remove it.
The video-card heat sink is part of the video card assembly.
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION:
Before you begin this procedure, read the safety instructions at the front of this document
(see page 11).
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" (see page 103).
2 Remove the center hinge cover (see page 121).
3 Remove the keyboard (see page 114).
4 Remove the display (see page 124).
5 Remove the keyboard bracket (see page 118).
6 Remove the video card (see page 128).
7 Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the
processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
video card
M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
system board
connector