Dell Inspiron 3800 User Manual
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Removing and Replacing Parts:
Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800
System Reference
NOTICE: Damage due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Overview
This section provides instructions for removing and replacing field-replaceable components, assemblies, and
subassemblies in the Dell Inspiron 3800 portable computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this
document assumes the following conditions:
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The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off, and the peripherals are disconnected from
the input/output (I/O) panel on the back of the computer.
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A part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
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The computer is undocked from the advanced port replicator (APR).
When the display assembly is open nearly 180 degrees, use a book or something similar to support it. The angle of
the display assembly with respect to the bottom case should never be allowed to exceed 180 degrees.
Also, when performing the procedures in this document, the locations or directions relative to
the computer are as shown in Figure 1 unless otherwise specified.
Figure 1. Computer Orientation
Preparing to Work Inside the
Computer
Screw Identification and
Tightening