Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Removing the GPU board
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
a. battery
b. hard drive
c. optical drive
d. base cover
e. docking board
3. To remove the GPU board
a. Remove the screws that secure the GPU socket to the computer [1].
b. Lift the GPU socket from the board [2].
c. Remove the screws that secure the pull tab to the GPU board [3].
d. Lift the GPU board from the computer [4].
Installing the GPU board
1. Place the GPU board on the computer.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the pull tab to the GPU board.
3. Place the GPU socket on the board.
4. Tighten the screws to secure the socket to the computer.
5. Install the:
a. docking board
b. base cover
c. optical drive
d. hard drive
e. battery
6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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