Dell Alienware M15x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 65)

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CHAPTER 15: GRAPHICS CARD HEAT SINK
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1 captive screws (4) 2 graphics card heat sink
Removing the Graphics Card Heat Sink
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11).
Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3.
page 14).
Remove the hard drive (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page 4. 17).
Remove the memory module(s) (see “Removing the Memory Module(s)” on 5.
page 21).
Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” 6.
on page 30).
Remove the left air-vent (see “Removing the Air Vents” on page 7. 42).
Remove the graphics card fan (see “Removing the Graphics Card Fan” on 8.
page 61).
In sequential order (indicated on the graphics card heat sink), loosen the 9.
four captive screws that secure the graphics card heat sink to the graphics
card.
Slide and lift the graphics card heat sink off the computer base. 10.