Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8600 Service Manual
attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you
service the computer.
10. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the
battery from the bay.
11. Remove any installed
, including a second battery if
one is installed.
12. Remove the
.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
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#1 Phillips screwdriver
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¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
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Small plastic scribe
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