Dell Precision 5680 Owner's Manual

Removing the GPU card

Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your computer.
Remove the SD card.
Remove the base cover.
Remove the Battery.
Remove the heatsink.

CAUTION:The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

NOTE:The following procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a GPU card only.

The following images indicate the location of the GPU card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the GPU card

Remove the four (M1.4x4) T5 Torx screws sequentially as mentioned on the GPU card FPC that secure the GPU card FPC in place.
Remove the GPU card FPC from the system board.
Remove the two GPU card FPC interposer boards from the system board.
NOTE:The pins on the interposer board are very fragile. Avoid contact with the pins on the board, instead handle the board by lifting and holding from the edges or the sides.
NOTE:
Remove the four (M1.6x4.5) screws that secure the GPU card bridge in place.
Remove the GPU card bridge from the system board.
Remove the two (M2x4) screws that secure the PC bridge bracket in place.
Remove the PC bridge bracket from the system board.
Remove the two (M2x4) screws that secure the GPU card in place.
Remove the GPU card from the system board.