Graphics card
NOTE: All graphics card spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
Description Spare part number
For use only with computer models equipped with processors with 3- or 6-MB L2 cache 468952-001
For use only with HP Compaq 8710w computer models with processors with 2- or 4-MB L2 cache
(nVidia NB8E-GLM graphics card with 512 MB graphics subsystem memory operating at 800 MHz)
451377-001
For use only with HP Compaq 8710p computer models with processors with 2- or 4-MB L2 cache
(nVidia NB8P-NVS2 graphics card with 256 MB of graphics subsystem memory operating at 700
MHz; supports TurboCache)
450484-001
Before removing the graphics card, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 44).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 60)
b. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 67)
c. Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 70)
Remove the graphics card:
1. Remove the two HM5.0×10.0 standoffs (1) that secure the graphics card to the system board.
2. Lift the front edge of the graphics card (2) until it clears the adjacent edge of the top cover.
72 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
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