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Reverse this procedure to install the fan into the fan/graphics board heat sink assembly.
Graphics board
NOTE: The graphics board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description Spare part number
AMD FirePro M5950 XT-GL 1GB GDDR5 (DP 1.2 and Eyefinity Plus support) 647176-001
NVIDIA Quadro 5010M, N12E-Q5 4 GB dedicated GDDR5 video memory 647179-001
NVIDIA Quadro 4000M, N12E-Q3 2 GB dedicated GDDR5 video memory 647178-001
NVIDIA Quadro 3000M, N12E-Q1 2 GB dedicated GDDR5 video memory 647177-001
Before removing the graphics board, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 45),
5. Remove the service access cover (see
Service access cover on page 46).
6. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 58) or upgrade bay hard drive (see Upgrade
bay hard drive on page 60).
7. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 65).
8. Remove the top cover (see
Top cover on page 81).
9. Remove the fan/graphics board heat sink assembly (see
Fan/graphics board heat sink assembly
on page 68).
Remove the graphics board:
1. Remove the two Phillips M2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the graphics board to the system
board.
2. Lift the right edge of the graphics board (2) until it rests at an angle.
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