
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.
Removing the Video Card
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Remove the
keyboard assembly
.
3. Remove the
hinge cover
.
4. Detach the display flex cable from the strain relief and the video card (see step
2 of "
Removing the Display Assembly
").
5. Remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws that secure the video card.
6. Separate the video card from the system board connector.
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