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Alienware M15x GPU Replacement

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    • Turn the laptop over so that the bottom is facing upward.

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    • Release the battery latch and flip the battery out.

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    • Remove the two 4mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the compartment door by sliding it away from the battery.

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    • Remove the four 4mm screws with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Position the laptop vertically so that the hinge is facing up and the laptop is slightly open toward the ground

    • The laptop position should resemble an upside-down V shape.

    • Locate the panel and pry open using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Position the laptop normally, with the bottom on the ground and the screen flipped up towards you.

    • Lift the power button panel using the plastic opening tool.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable by using tweezers to unclip the two small black clips. Remove power button panel.

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    • Remove the two 4mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4mm screw from the exhaust port cover.

    • Remove the exhaust port cover entirely.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 3mm screws holding the fan in place, then unclip the electrical connection using tweezers.

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    • Remove the heat sink by loosening the 4 screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

    • Remove the GPU from the laptop.

    • When replacing the GPU, it is important to reapply thermal paste in a small line along the length of the chip.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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