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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.
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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...")
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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.
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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.
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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...")
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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.
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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...")
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NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keyboard. The keycaps are fragile,
easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace.
4. Insert a pry stick under the blank key to pry up the keyboard.
5. Lift the right end of the keyboard, and slide it slightly to the rig\
ht to disengage the tabs at the left end.
6. Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the co\
mputer.
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NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keyboard. The keycaps are fragile,
easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace.
4. Insert a pry stick under the blank key to pry up the keyboard.
5. Lift the right end of the keyboard, and slide it slightly to the rig\
ht to disengage the tabs at the left end.
6. Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the co\
mputer.
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7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside.
Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
1. While bracing the keyboard assembly upright on its left end, connect\
the keyboard cable to the interface connector on the system board.
NOTICE: Position the keyboard/track stick flex cable so that it is not pinched
when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly.
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7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside.
Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
1. While bracing the keyboard assembly upright on its left end, connect\
the keyboard cable to the interface connector on the system board.
NOTICE: Position the keyboard/track stick flex cable so that it is not pinched
when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly.
2. Insert the metal tabs at the left end of the keyboard under the...")
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3. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be f\
lush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest.
4. Reinstall the four screws in the holes labeled circle K.
Display and Bezel Assembly
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3. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be f\
lush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest.
4. Reinstall the four screws in the holes labeled circle K.
Display and Bezel Assembly
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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 Hinge Cover
1. Follow the instructions in
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Use a nonmarring tool to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at e\
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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 Hinge Cover
1. Follow the instructions in
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Use a nonmarring tool to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at e\
ach side of the...")
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1. Remove the
hinge cover.
2. Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw that secures the flex cable to the stra\
in relief, and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the video card.\
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1. Remove the
hinge cover.
2. Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw that secures the flex cable to the stra\
in relief, and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the video card.\
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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 d\
amage
fragile components.
3. Open the display and remove the two screws (marked with a circle D\
) that secure the display assembly to the bottom case assembly.
4. With the display in an upright position, lift the display assembly f\
rom the bottom case assembly.
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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 d\
amage
fragile components.
3. Open the display and remove the two screws (marked with a circle D\
) that secure the display assembly to the bottom case assembly.
4. With the display in an upright position, lift the display assembly f\
rom the bottom case assembly.
Display Assembly Bezel and Panel...")
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keyboard. The keycaps are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. 4. Insert a pry stick under the blank key to pry up the keyboard. 5. Lift the right end of the keyboard, and slide it slightly to the rig\ ht to disengage the tabs at the left end. 6. Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the co\ mputer. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (18 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside. Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1. While bracing the keyboard assembly upright on its left end, connect\ the keyboard cable to the interface connector on the system board. NOTICE: Position the keyboard/track stick flex cable so that it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly. 2. Insert the metal tabs at the left end of the keyboard under the edge\ of the bottom case assembly, and fit the keyboard into place. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (19 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 3. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be f\ lush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest. 4. Reinstall the four screws in the holes labeled circle K. Display and Bezel Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (20 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
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 Hinge Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Use a nonmarring tool to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at e\ ach side of the computer. 3. Open the display and lift off the hinge cover. Removing the Display Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (21 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Remove the hinge cover. 2. Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw that secures the flex cable to the stra\ in relief, and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the video card.\ file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (22 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 d\ amage fragile components. 3. Open the display and remove the two screws (marked with a circle D\ ) that secure the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 4. With the display in an upright position, lift the display assembly f\ rom the bottom case assembly. Display Assembly Bezel and Panel file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (23 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 Display Assembly Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Use a scribe to pry loose the four rubber screw covers located acros\ s the top of the bezel. HINT: The 14.1-inch display panel has two M2.5 x 4-mm screws at the top of the bezel and two at the bottom. 3. Remove the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws located across the top of the bez\ el. 4. Use a scribe at the indentations to pry loose the plastic screw cove\ rs located at the bottom of the bezel. 5. Remove the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws located at the bottom of the bezel\ . 6. Separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. The bezel is secured to the display assembly top cover with plastic tabs\ around the sides. Use a plastic scribe to help separate the bezel from the top \ cover. Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the hinge cover. 2. Remove the screw securing the flex cable to its strain relief, and t\ hen use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the video card. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (25 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 d\ amage fragile components. 3. Remove the display assembly bezel. 4. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw securing the plastic flex-cable mountin\ g bracket to the top cover assembly. 5. Remove the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) from the righ\ t and left sides of the panel. 6. Lift the display panel and flex cable out of the top cover assembly.\ 7. Disconnect the flex cable from the two connectors (a ZIF and a stan\ dard connector) on the display panel assembly. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (26 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Replacing the Display Panel HINT: Use a magnetic screwdriver to reassemble the display panel in the display. 1. Connect the flex cable to the two connectors on the back of the disp\ lay panel. 2. Place the display panel assembly in the top cover, taking care that \ the flex cable is in place and is not crushed or crimped. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (27 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]