Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any
installed batteries.
NOTICE:
To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE:
The reserve battery provides power to the computer's RTC and NVRAM when the
computer is turned off. Removing the palm rest disconnects the reserve battery and causes the
computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-specified parameters in
NVRAM. If possible, make a copy of this information before you disconnect the reserve battery.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
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2. Remove the
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3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the palm rest assembly, you must first remove the display
assembly.
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