Dell XPS M170 (MXG051, Late 2005) - Manual (Page 57)

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Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual
Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."
1. Remove the center control cover .
2. Remove the keyboard .
3. Remove the display assembly .
4. Remove the palm rest .
5. Loosen the four captive screws from the video card/thermal cooling assembly.
6. Gently pull up the video card/thermal cooling assembly from the system board.
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
1. Carefully re-align the video card/thermal cooling assembly over the connector on the system board and press down.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
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.
NOTE: If you ordered a video card with your computer, it is already installed.
NOTE: Remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly as a single unit. Do not separate the thermal cooling assembly from the video card.
1 video card/thermal cooling assembly
2 captive screws (4)
3 system board connector
NOTE: The video card/thermal cooling assembly is labeled "PUSH HERE."