Dell Inspiron XPS - Video Card

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Video Card
Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual
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If you ordered a video card with your computer, it is already installed. To remove and replace a video card:
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers.
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the keyboard bracket.
6. Remove the four M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the video card.
7. Gently pull up the video card to remove it.
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The video card heat sink is part of the video card assembly.
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CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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system board connector
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M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
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video card