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5 Pull the card out of the slot.
6 Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth
and isopropyl alcohol.
7 Place new thermal grease on the graphics card. Use only enough to cover the
graphics processor die.
8 Hold the new card at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty slot. This card is
keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card does not fit, make sure
that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in the card slot.
9 Replace the screws removed in Step 4.
10 Replace the graphics card bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
Thermal
grease