dell inspiron 8100 User Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 
NOTICE: The disk drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its 
edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropp\
ing it. 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surf\
ace, and  remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present). 
3.  Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the center of the hard drive door. 
4.  Slide...

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 Fixed Optical Drive 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer. 
NOTICE: To keep the pull tab...

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 
Media Bay Devices
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any 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 Media Bay Devices 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surf\...

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 
NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the 
computer cover. 
NOTICE: Handle memory modules with care. Do not touch the components on 
a module. Hold a module by its edges. 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the screw. 
3.  Disengage the metal tabs at the opposite end of the cover. 
 
Removing Memory Modules 
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1.  Remove the
 memory module cover. 
2.  To release a memory module from its connector, spread apart the tabs\
 at each  side of the module until the module pops up slightly. 
3.  Lift the memory module out of its connector. 
Replacing Memory Modules 
HINT: Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their connectors, in 
only one direction. 
1.  If you only have one memory module, install it in the connector labe\
led DIMM  A. If you have two...

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 
3.  Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do n\
ot hear a click, remove the module and reinstall it. 
4.  Insert the metal tabs on the memory module cover into the bottom cas\
e  assembly. Rotate the cover down and replace the screw. 
Mini PCI Card Assembly
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...

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 
 
3.  To release the Mini PCI card assembly, spread the metal securing tab\
s until the  assembly pops up slightly. 
4.  Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness or internal antenna.\
 
5.  Lift out the assembly and disconnect any attached cables. 
Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly 
1.  Align the Mini PCI card assembly with the connector at a 45-degree a\
ngle, and  press the Mini PCI card into the connector. 
2.  Depending on what type of Mini...

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NOTICE: If a wireless network adapter card contains two mini-coax antenna 
connectors, connect the mini-coax cable to the outermost antenna connect\
or as 
shown. 
NOTICE: If you are installing a wireless network adapter, fold and tuck the 
unused wiring harness into the slot so that it does not interfere with t\
he cover. 
3.  Pivot the Mini PCI card assembly down until it clicks into place. 
4.  Replace the Mini PCI card assembly cover. 
Keyboard...

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 Keyboard Assembly 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Turn the computer over and remove the four screws labeled with a ci\
rcle K. 
 
3.  Turn...