Alienware M18X R2 owner manual Replacing the Video Cards

40 Replacing the Video Card(s)

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

1Insert the video card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the system board.

2Press the other end of the video-card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screws that secure the video-card(s) to the system board.

Postrequisites

1Replace the video card heat-sink(s). See "Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)" on page 72.

2Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.

3Replace the dispaly assembly. See “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 48.

4Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.

5Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.

6Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 29.

7Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.

8Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.

9Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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