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Video Card and System Board
Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual
Removing the Video Card
Replacing the Video Card
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Removing the Video Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.
3.Remove any installed memory modules or Mini Cards (see Memory and Communication Cards).
4.Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).
5.Remove the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology (see Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology).
6.Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
7.Remove the display graphics cable from its connector.
8.Carefully lift up the video card assembly by pulling on the connector on the system board.
Replacing the Video Card
Carefully align the video card assembly over the connector on the system board and press down.
NOTE: The video card assembly is labeled "PUSH HERE."
Removing the System Board
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.