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    m9700 Video Card mounts coming loose?

    Discussion in 'Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems' started by NortheastBread, Dec 13, 2011.

  1. NortheastBread

    NortheastBread Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone had a problem where the mounts for the video card start to peel off when screwing in the heat sink? I'm having that problem now and I'm scared that a new motherboard could be in order.

    Is there any remedy for this?

    Thanks
     
    NortheastBread, Dec 13, 2011
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  2. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    Where the screws thread into the mobo? You can resolder those very easy...
     
    whitrzac, Dec 13, 2011
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  3. NortheastBread

    NortheastBread Notebook Enthusiast

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    No it's that whole bracket thats stickied to the mobo. it's coming "unstuck" i guess you could say.
     
    NortheastBread, Dec 13, 2011
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  4. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    pics??......................
     
    whitrzac, Dec 13, 2011
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  5. NortheastBread

    NortheastBread Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I'll get some and post em.
     
    NortheastBread, Dec 15, 2011
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    Resoldering is your best bet. Use leaded solder, it's stronger and doesnt melt when the machine gets hot.
     
    clt_42, Dec 15, 2011
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    Dezire Notebook Guru

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    That bracket can be stuck down nicely with a light application of epoxy resin.
    I've used Araldite Rapid to do the same job.
     
    Dezire, Dec 26, 2011
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