Replacing the graphics-card assembly – Dell Alienware M17x R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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Graphics-Card Assembly
Replacing the Graphics-Card Assembly
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Insert the graphics card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector
on the system board.
3 Press the other end of the graphics-card assembly down into the slot on the
system board and replace the two screws that secure the graphics-card
assembly to the system board.
4 Replace the graphics-card heat sink fan (see "Replacing the Graphics-Card
5 Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Compartment Door"
6 Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 14).
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.
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graphics-card assembly
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screws (2)
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