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    removing the GPU

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by usmc362, May 14, 2011.

  1. usmc362

    usmc362 Notebook Consultant

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    I want to remove my GPU to repaste with MX4 since it worked so well on my CPU,but when I was taking the CPU out I cracked the little plastic vent on the left corner. Now the vent by the GPU is very hard to remove,I don't want to crack this one too. Do I have to take the front cover off where the alienhead start button is to access more screws in there so as not to break the vent? Thanks!
     
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    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    The Revelator, May 14, 2011
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  3. usmc362

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    Thanks Rev+rep :D
     
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  4. inap

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    man that inap sure has alot of useful guides. i should really rep him. :)
     
    inap, May 14, 2011
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    Indeed you should. And permit me. +Rep for the Guides. :D
     
    The Revelator, May 14, 2011
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    Hey inap your guide to upgrading the GPU was very helpful and I send my thanks +rep. Now if I only could figure how to make TS work on my cpu I might just get over 20000 on 3DMark :D
     
    usmc362, May 14, 2011
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    well the cooler you can get the chip the better it will perform. with a high tpd and multi without proper cooling may trigger the cpu to throttle because of high temps.
     
    inap, May 14, 2011
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    Hahaha,

    Who's Inap?

    :rolleyes:
     
    Laxxi, May 15, 2011
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