Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual page 113

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
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the display.
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hinge cover.
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