Dell Alienware M17x (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 81)

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CHAPTER 18: GRAPHICS CARD(S)
Replacing the Graphics Card(s)
To replace the primary graphics card: 1.
Insert the primary graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system a.
board connector.
Replace the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the
b.
system board.
Replace the left bracket (see “Replacing the Brackets” on page
c. 47).
To replace the secondary graphics card, if applicable: 2.
Insert the secondary graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system a.
board connector.
Replace the two screws that secure the secondary graphics card to the
b.
system board.
Connect the graphics cable to the connector on the primary graphics
c.
card.
Replace the right bracket (see “Replacing the Brackets” on page
d. 47).
Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 3. 39).
Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” 4.
on page 35).
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page
5. 11).
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.
To remove the primary graphics card: 6.
Remove the left bracket (see “Removing the Brackets” on page a. 47).
Remove the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the b.
system board.
Lift the primary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the
c.
system board connector.
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