Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 63)

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Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack ).
3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).
4. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).
6. Remove the macro keyboard (see Removing the Macro Keyboard ).
7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
8. Follow the instructions from step 10 to step 16 in Removing the Palm Rest .
9. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the primary video-card heat-sink to the system board.
10. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the secondary video-card heat-sink to the system board.
11. Lift the video-card heat-sink(s) off the video card(s).
Primary video-card heat-sink
Secondary video-card heat-sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The video-card assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack ) before working inside the
computer.
1 primary video-card heat-sink 2 captive screws (4)