Alienware M17X R4 User Manual
Alienware M17x R4
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: M17x R4
Regulatory model: P11E
Regulatory type: P11E002
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to
hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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Contents
1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices. . . . 9
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 After Working Inside Your
Computer 11
3 Removing the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . 12
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . 13
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Removing the Compartment Door. . . . 14
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Replacing the Compartment Door. . . . 15
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . 16
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8 Replacing the Coin-Cell
Battery 17
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9 Removing the Hard Drive(s). . . . . . . . . . 18
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contents | 3
10 Replacing the Hard Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . 21
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
11 Removing the Memory Module(s) . . . . 22
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
12 Replacing the Memory Module(s) . . . . 24
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
13 Removing the Graphics-Card
Heat Sink Fan 26
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
14 Replacing the Graphics-Card
Heat Sink Fan 28
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
15 Removing the Processor
Heat-Sink Fan 29
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
16 Replacing the Processor
Heat-Sink Fan 31
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
17 Removing the Graphics-Card
Assembly 32
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4 | Contents
18 Replacing the Graphics-Card
Assembly 34
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
19 Removing the Processor
Heat-Sink 35
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
20 Replacing the Processor
Heat-Sink 37
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
21 Removing the Processor
Module 38
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
22 Replacing the Processor Module . . . . . 40
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
23 Removing the Center
Control Cover 41
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
24 Replacing the Center
Control Cover 44
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
25 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contents | 5
26 Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
27 Removing the Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
28 Replacing the Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
29 Removing the WirelessHD
Card 53
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
30 Replacing the WirelessHD
Card 54
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
31 Removing the Power
Button Board 55
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
32 Replacing the Power
Button Board 56
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
33 Removing the Display
Assembly 57
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6 | Contents
34 Replacing the Display
Assembly 60
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
35 Removing the Status
Light Board 61
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
36 Replacing the Status
Light Board 63
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
37 Removing the Palm
Rest Assembly 64
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
38 Replacing the Palm
Rest Assembly 66
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
39 Removing the Bluetooth Card. . . . . . . 67
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
40 Replacing the Bluetooth Card. . . . . . . 69
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
41 Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
42 Replacing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Contents | 7
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
43 Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . 73
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
44 Replacing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . 76
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
45 Removing the System Board. . . . . . . . . 77
Prerequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
46 Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . 79
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Postrequsites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . 80
47 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Configuring the System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Entering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
System Setup Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
System Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
48 Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8 | Contents
Before You Begin
1
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit
all open programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2 Click Start and click Shut down.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your
computer.
5 Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds, after the computer is
unplugged, to ground the system board.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and
ensure your personal safety.
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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the
computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
the power source.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work
surface is flat and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle
them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Before You Begin | 9
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove
the computer cover and access any of the components inside the
computer. See the safety instructions for complete information
about safety precautions, working inside your computer, and
protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground
yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal
at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an
unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could
harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on
its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with
locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before
disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When
connecting cables, ensure that the connectors and ports are
correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from
your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the 8-in-1 Media
Card Reader.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
10 | Before You Begin
After Working Inside Your
2
Computer
After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
• Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer
• Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed
before working on your computer
• Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and
ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do
so may damage your computer.
After Working Inside Your Computer | 11
Removing the Battery Pack
3
1
2
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown.
The battery pack pops up.
2 Remove the battery pack.
1 battery pack 2 battery latch
12 | Removing the Battery Pack
Replacing the Battery Pack
4
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery
designed for this particular Alienware computer.
Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into
place.
Postrequsites
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
Replacing the Battery Pack | 13
Removing the Compartment
5
2
1
Door
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequsites
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
Procedure
1 Remove the screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base.
2 Slide and lift the compartment door away from the computer.
1 compartment door 2 screws (2)
14 | Removing the Compartment Door
Replacing the Compartment
6
Door
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the compartment door with the slots on the computer base and
slide the compartment door into place.
2 Replace the two screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base.
Postrequsites
1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
Replacing the Compartment Door | 15
Removing the Coin-Cell
7
1
2
Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequsites
1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.
Procedure
Use a plastic scribe to pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on
the system board.
1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery
16 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell
8
Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive side facing up.
2 Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps into place.
Postrequsites
1 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 17
Removing the Hard Drive(s)
9
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the
drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the
main battery. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer . See "Turn Off
Your Computer and Connected Devices" on page 9. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when
handling the hard drive.
Prerequsites
1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.
Procedure
1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.
2 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector
on the system board.
3 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
18 | Removing the Hard Drive(s)
Primary hard-drive assembly
1
2
1
2
1 captive screws (3) 2 primary hard-drive assembly
Secondary hard-drive assembly
1 captive screws (3) 2 secondary hard-drive assembly
Removing the Hard Drive(s) | 19
4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
1
2
4
2
5 Lift the hard-drive off the hard-drive bracket.
6 Remove the interposer from the hard drive.
1 interposer 2 screws (4)
3 hard drive 4 hard-drive bracket
CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in
protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against
Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with
your computer.
20 | Removing the Hard Drive(s)
Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
10
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when
handling the hard drive.
NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for
hard drives from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware,
you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
Procedure
1 Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
2 Connect the interposer to the hard drive.
3 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
4 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
5 Align the connector on the hard drive with the connector on the system board and
press the hard drive until it is fully seated.
6 Tighten the captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to
the computer base.
Postrequsites
1 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed.
5 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed.
Replacing the Hard Drive(s) | 21
Removing the Memory
11
2
1
Module(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. You can
access connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 by removing the compartment door at the
bottom of your computer. You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by
removing the memory-module cover on top of the palm rest assembly.
Prerequsites
1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.
Procedure
1 To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2, go to step 3.
2 To remove memory-module(s) from connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4:
a Remove the center control cover. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on
page 41.
b Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45.
c Remove the screws that secure the memory-module cover to the
palm rest assembly.
1 memory-module cover 2 screws (3)
22 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do
3
2
1
not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the
memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
1 memory-module
connector
3 memory module
4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
2 securing clips (2)
Removing the Memory Module(s) | 23
Replacing the Memory
12
Module(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your
computer warranty.
NOTE: If you purchased a dual-core processor, your computer supports only
memory module connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2.
NOTE: Your computer supports up to four memory module connectors. You can
access connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 by removing the compartment door at the
bottom of your computer. You can access connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 by
removing the memory-module cover on top of the palm rest assembly.
Procedure
NOTE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory
module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper
connector.
1 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab on the memory-module
connector.
2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press
the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click,
remove the memory module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
24 | Replacing the Memory Module(s)
1 memory-module connector 2 tab
1
2
3
3notch
3 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM 1 and DIMM 2, go to
Postrequsites.
4 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4:
a Align the screw holes on the memory-module cover with the screw holes on the
palm rest assembly.
b Replace the screws that secure the memory-module cover to the palm rest
assembly.
c Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 48.
d Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 44.
Postrequsites
1 Replace the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the
system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:
Click Start
→
Control Panel→ System and Security→ System.
Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 25
Removing the Graphics-Card
13
Heat Sink Fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The graphics-card assembly may be very hot during
normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before
you touch it.
Prerequsites
1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.
26 | Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink Fan
Procedure
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2
3
1 Disconnect the graphics-card heat sink fan cable from the connector on the system
board.
2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the graphics-card heat sink fan to the chassis.
3 Lift the graphics-card heat sink fan along with the cable away from the computer
base.
1 graphics-card heat sink fan cable 2 captive screws (3)
3 graphics-card heat sink fan
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