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 Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only)

Dell™Inspiron™300/400ServiceManual

Removing the Graphics Card

Replacing the Graphics Card

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Removing the Graphics Card

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the bottom cover (see Removing the Bottom Cover).

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3. Remove the graphics-card heat sink (see Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink).

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4. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system board.

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5. Remove the graphics card from the graphics card connector.

Replacing the Graphics Card

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab in the system-board connector.

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3. Insert the graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector.

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4. Press the other end of the graphics card down. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system-board connector.

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5. Replace the graphics-card heat sink (see Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink).

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6. Replace the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover).

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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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on your computer).

screws (2)

graphics card

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.