Dell Inspiron 8100 - Manual (Page 29)

Video Card
Removing the Video Card
1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."
2. Remove the keyboard assembly .
3. Remove the hinge cover .
4. Detach the display flex cable from the strain relief and the video card (see step 2 of " Removing the Display Assembly ").
5. Remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws that secure the video card.
6. Separate the video card from the system board connector.
Replacing the Video Card
1. Align the three screw holes and press down firmly on the top of the connector to seat the card in its connector.
2. Replace the three screws (the screw lengths are marked on the card).
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.
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
damage fragile components.
NOTICE: Make sure the card is correctly and firmly seated before continuing. Failure to do so will cause intermittent video failures.