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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