Removing The Video Card - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

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
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Detach the display flex cable from the strain relief and the video card (see step
2 of "Removing the Display
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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