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Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only): Dell Inspiron 300/400 Service Manual

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Graphics Card (Inspiron 400 Only)

Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual

Removing the Graphics Card

Replacing the Graphics Card

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).

Removing the Graphics Card

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Remove the bottom cover (see Removing the Bottom Cover).
Remove the graphics-card heat sink (see Removing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink).
Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system board.
Remove the graphics card from the graphics card connector.

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Replacing the Graphics Card

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab in the system-board connector.
Insert the graphics card at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector.
Press the other end of the graphics card down. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card to the system-board connector.
Replace the graphics-card heat sink (see Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat Sink).
Replace the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover).

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.

Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

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