Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
7. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.
8. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
9. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
● #1 Phillips screwdriver
● ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
● Small plastic scribe
● Hex nut driver
● Flash BIOS update program CD
Computer Orientation
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