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Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink, Prerequisites, Procedure

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Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 16. 3 Remove the video-card fan. See "Removing the Video-card Fan" on page 36. Procedure 1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 2 Tilt and lift the heat sink off the system board. 2 1 1 video-card heat sink 2 captive screws (4) Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink | 41

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Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink
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Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. After working
inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 13.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance
home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 16.
3
Remove the video-card fan. See "Removing the Video-card Fan" on page 36.
Procedure
1
In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
2
Tilt and lift the heat sink off the system board.
1
video-card heat sink
2
captive screws (4)
2
1