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 keyboard
3. Remove the hinge
4. Detach the display flex cable from the strain relief and the video card (see step 2 of
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.
NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in
the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components.
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