EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual

Installing the Video Card

1. Align the posts on the video card with the screw holes in the system board.
2. Press down on the two areas on the video card that are labeled "PUSH" until you
feel the video card click into place.
3. Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws.
Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the hard drive.
3. Remove the CD or DVD drive.
4. Remove the keyboard.
5. Remove the EMI shield.
6. Remove the display assembly.
7. Turn the computer over and remove the twelve M2.5 x 8-mm screws (not
labeled).
8. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw from the battery bay.
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