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Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement

Introduction

Make sure to power off the pc.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Battery and Optical drive: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Battery and Optical drive: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Battery and Optical drive: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the battery disconnect right.

    • Remove the screw for the optical drive.

    • Use a screwdriver to push the optical drive out of the base.

    • Gently pull the drive out when it sticks out far enough.

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  2. Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Base Screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Base Screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew all 12 screws on the base of the laptop

    • Remove the 2 screws at the back of the laptop.

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  4. Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Power Button panel.: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Power Button panel.: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Power Button panel.: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Rotate the screen to a 180-degree position.

    • Take a flat head screwdriver and gently pry at the indentation. It should come open semi-easily.

    • Grab the panel and gently pull it off

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  5. Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Keyboard and display: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Keyboard and display: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Keyboard and display: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two screws and slide the keyboard toward the display.

    • There is a delicate ribbon cable attached to the bottom of the keyboard. Be careful when removing it.

    • Rotate the latch up toward the trackpad, then carefully remove the ribbon cable.

    • Remove the antenna connectors on the wifi card by pulling up at the part where the cable meets the connector.

    • Unscrew the grounding cable on the display cable. Disconnect the display cable by pulling up on the tab.

    • Remove the last two screws holding the display in. Rotate the display to an upright 90-degree position. Gently pull up to remove the display.

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  6. Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Top Panel: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Top Panel: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, Top Panel: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard

    • Disconnect the lid sensor.

    • Unscrew the last screw holding the top panel in.

    • Lift the panel.

    • There may be clips in the back, slide your finger to pry them off.

    • If you can't lift the panel, check if there are any screws on the base holding it.

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  7. Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, GPU: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, GPU: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement, GPU: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two screws shown.

    • Use a screwdriver to pry the GPU and cooler up.

    • Use a screwdriver with a larger diameter shank to disconnect the gpu.

    • To reconnect the gpu, align it and firmly press at the "Press here" label.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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