Graphics card
NOTE: All graphics card spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
Description Spare part number
NVIDIA Quadro 1000M graphics card 652673-001
NVIDIA Quadro 2000M graphics card 652674-001
AMD FirePro M5950 graphics card 652676-001
Before removing the graphics card, 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 48).
5. Remove the service access cover (see
Service access cover on page 50).
6. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 60)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 65)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 67)
d. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 71)
e. Video card fan/heat sink assembly (see
Video card fan/heat sink assembly on page 84)
f. Processor heat sink (see
Processor heat sink on page 86)
Remove the graphics card:
1. Position the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.
2. Remove the two Torx 9M2.5×6.0 screws (1) that secure the graphics card to the computer. (The
edge of the board opposite the graphics card slot rises away from the computer.)
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