Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual page 75

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
1. Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer
cover.
2. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
HINT: Make sure the computer is turned off and not in standby or hibernate
mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer's operating
system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
4. Make sure the computer is undocked.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards or plastic blanks from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
10. Remove the primary battery from the battery bay and the secondary battery
from the media bay, if a secondary battery is in use.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main
battery and secondary battery (if present) before you service the computer.
11. Remove any installed device in the media bay.
12. To dissipate any static electricity while you work, periodically touch an unpainted
metal surface on the surface of the computer, such as the I/O panel on the back
of the computer chassis.
13. Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or
contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
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