Dell Inspiron 3500 Service Manual page 37

This chapter provides procedures for removing and replacing parts and assem-
blies. Unless otherwise noted, each of the procedures in this chapter makes
the following assumptions:
The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off and the peripher-
als are disconnected from the computer's I/O panel.
A part can be replaced or installed by performing the removal procedure in
reverse order.
When performing the procedures in this chapter that require the computer to
be open, use a book or something similar to support the display assembly. The
angle of the display assembly with respect to the base assembly should not
exceed 140 degrees.
Locations or directions relative to the computer are shown in Figure 4-1 unless
otherwise specified.
left side
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Most of the procedures require the use of one or more of the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
# 1 Phillips-head screwdriver
Antistatic grounding strap
Dental pick or similar pointed instrument
back of computer
front of computer
Removing and Replacing Parts
right side
4-1