Recommended Tools - Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 8500 Service Manual

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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 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
if one is installed.
12. Remove the hard

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
#1 Phillips screwdriver
¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
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memory modules,
drive.
Mini PCI cards, and modules, including a second battery