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How to Prepare a GPU / VGA Card for Installation and Upgrade in a Notebook

A quick guide in how to prepare a GPU for installation in a notebook computer. Eurocom sells individual graphics cards. To enquire please email sales@eurocom.com or visit the Eurocom upgrade center and select what GPU or nearly any other component you are interested in here: http://www.eurocom.com/ec/upgrades()ec Thermal Paste Application Guide: http://www.innovationcooling.com/appl... Alienware Upgrade Configurator: http://www.eurocom.com/ec/alienware()ec *Upgrade Checklist* o Ensure you are using ESD Protection o Contact Support if you do NOT have the latest/recommended BIOS\EC o Download and install latest BIOS\EC o Download new video drivers, do not install o Uninstall existing drivers o Turn off system and remove power cord o Remove battery o Disassemble laptop to the point where you can remove video card Thermal Solution o Remove Video Card o Apply thermal pads to heatsink and card o Verify proper thermal pad layout between new card and heatsink before install o Install card o Apply Thermal Paste o Install heatsink o Re-assemble notebook o Install battery and plug in o Turn on system o Check BIOS\EC for video card recognition o Check Device Manager for video card recognition ( should be standard VGA adapter or MS Display adapter) o If in Windows 8, disable Digital Signature before installing drivers, then install drivers o If in Windows 7 install drivers (now video card will be properly recognized in Device Manager) o Run Unigine Heaven 4 and monitor temperatures to verify proper heatsink installation. Other benchmarks would also suffice. o Enjoy!