Removing the Graphics Card(s)

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

2.Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11).

3.Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on page 14).

4.Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” on page 33).

5.Remove the keyboard (see “Removing the Keyboard” on page 38).

6.To remove the secondary graphics card, if applicable:

a.Remove the right bracket (see “Removing the Brackets” on page 47).

b.Disconnect the graphics card cable from the connector on the primary graphics card.

c.Remove the two screws that secure the secondary graphics card to the system board.

d.Lift the secondary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the system board connector.

CHAPTER 19: GRAPHICS CARD(S)

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graphics card cable connector

3 screws (2)

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secondary graphics card

 

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Dell M17X service manual Removing the Graphics Cards, Graphics card cable connector Screws Secondary graphics card