Dell Alienware M17x R4 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 34)

34 | Replacing the Graphics-Card Assembly
Replacing the Graphics-Card
Assembly
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 graphics card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the
system board.
2 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.
Postrequsites
1 Replace the graphics-card heat sink fan. See "Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink
Fan" on page 28.
2 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
3 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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