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- Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- System Components: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Color Insert Cover: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Bluetooth™ Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Fan: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Docking Doors: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Video Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Flashing the BIOS: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- System Board: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Speakers: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Base Latch: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell
is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow applicable
instructions in the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual that came
with the computer.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your
computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch
any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the
components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its
metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by
its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before
you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
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