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    Used GPUs

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by InOrderToSignIn, Sep 2, 2017.

  1. InOrderToSignIn

    InOrderToSignIn Notebook Consultant

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    When you purchase a used gpu do they usually come with the two bolts/screws that fix the gpu to the board?

    In YouTube videos it looks like people use these fancy bolt looking things, but would a simple screw suffice? If so about what size?

    I'm not talking about the screws for the heat sink. Will upload a picture to see if that helps.

    In the picture, I'm talking about the threaded hole between the heat sink and fan on the left. There's a similar one on the right out of view.

    I'm sure having a few extra laying around wouldn't be a bad thing either.
     

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  2. bennyg

    bennyg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Find service manual (not user manual) for your laptop

    Go to exploded diagrams/part lists, find the screw on the diagram (probably "VGA" page)

    Look up the part number, it will probably also tell you the thread and length of the screw (e.g. M2.5x6mm)

    Buy on ebay/aliexpress etc
     
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    InOrderToSignIn Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! Doubt I would have been able to find them in stores :)
     
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