Dell Alienware M17xR3 Graphics Card (GPU) Removal and Installation

Created by on August 10, 2015
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Graphics Card (GPU) on your Alienware M17xR3 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware M17xR3 Graphics Card (GPU).

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware M17xR3 Graphics Card (GPU)

Lift the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
  • Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Lift the battery out of the laptop.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
Slide the door down and remove it from the laptop.

Step 2

  • Remove the screws.(2 - M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Slide the door down and remove it from the laptop.
Slide the door down and remove it from the laptop.Remove the screws.Remove the screws.
Unplug the cable.

Step 3

  • Loosen the screws.(3 - M2 x 3mm)
  • Unplug the cable.
Unplug the cable.Loosen the screws.
Remove the GPU cooling fan.

Step 4

  • Remove the GPU cooling fan.
Remove the GPU cooling fan.Remove the GPU cooling fan.
Remove the heatsink.

Step 5

  • Loosen the captive screws.(4 - M2 x 3mm)
  • Remove the heatsink.
Remove the heatsink.Loosen the captive screws.Loosen the captive screws.
Remove the graphics card.

Step 6

  • Remove the graphics card screws.(2 - M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Remove the graphics card.
Remove the graphics card.Remove the graphics card screws.Remove the graphics card screws.
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