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Video card fan/heat sink assembly
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Video card fan/heat sink assembly for use in computers with AMD FirePro M5950 and NVIDIA | |
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Video card fan/heat sink assembly for use in computers with AMD FirePro M5950 for eSTAR | |
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Video card fan/heat sink assembly for use in computers with NVIDIA Quadro 2000M graphics | |
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Before removing the video card fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48).
5.Remove the service access cover (see Service access cover on page 50).
6.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 60)
b.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 65)
c.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 67)
d.Top cover (see Top cover on page 71)
Remove the video card fan/heat sink assembly:
1.Position the computer
2.Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
3.Remove the three Torx 9M2.5×6.0 screws (2) that secure the fan to the base enclosure.
NOTE: The screw closest to the display may be hidden under display cables.
4.Loosen the four captive screws (3) that secure the video card heat sink to the base enclosure.
84 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures