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Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1.Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2.Turn the computer
1display
2center control cover
3computer base
3.Remove the center control cover:
a.Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
b.Starting on the left side of the computer, use a plastic scribe or
c.Disconnect the
d.Lift the center control cover away from the computer, and lay it aside.