Dell XPS M2010 - Removing the Video Card;Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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 Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.
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2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see Opening the Display).
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3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the keyboard aside.
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4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see Removing the Cosmetic Covers).
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5. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
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6. Remove the right hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive).
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7. Disconnect the video cable from the video card by pulling up on the blue tab.
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8. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4", that secure the video card/thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
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9. Pull the video card/thermal-cooling assembly straight up to disconnect the card from the system board.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return
to the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1
video card/thermal-cooling
assembly
2
captive screws
(4)
3
system board connector
(JVGA)
NOTE: The video card is integrated with its thermal assembly. Do not remove the heatsink from the video card.