Manual

Replacing the Video-Card Heat-Sink(s)
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw holes on the video-card heat-sink(s) with the screw holes on the computer base.
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3. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the primary video-card heat-sink to the computer base.
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4. Tighten the four captive screws that the secondary video-card heat-sink to the computer base.
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5. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm Rest.
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6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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7. Replace the macro keyboard (see Replacing the Macro Keyboard)
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8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover).
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10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).
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11. Replace the battery pack (see Replacing the Battery Pack).
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captive screws (4)
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secondary video-card heat-sink
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the video-card heat-sink(s) can damage the video card(s).
NOTE: You can reuse the original thermal grease if you are reinstalling the original video-card heat-sink(s). If you are installing a replacement video-card
heat-sink, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.