Installing Dell Inspiron 8600 Video Card

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If the LCD screen is not working, it may be a problem with the video card.

If the LCD screen is not working, it may be a problem with the video card.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Remove battery from the bottom of the laptop.

  • For more complete instruction see, Installing Dell Inspiron 9100 Battery.

  • It is important to remove the battery so further disassembly will be safer.

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — Hinge Cover  ¶ 

  • Insert a spludger into the notch at the far left side of the top blue panel and pry hinge cover off.

  • Note: You may need to pry the other side off by inserting the spludger between the hinge and the top cover.

  • Be careful of wire attached to underside of the hinge cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Pull the small black tab on the right hand side of the laptop.

  • The hinge cover has now been removed.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Keyboard  ¶ 

  • Remove the screws at the top of the keyboard as indicated indicated.

  • Do not just lift up, there is a tab underneath the keyboard that is still connected to the mother board.

  • You will need to pull out the white tab underneath the keyboard upwards until it pops out of its socket.

  • The keyboard should be easily removable at this point.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Video Card  ¶ 

  • After removing the keyboard, locate and remove the labeled screws.

  • Gently lift the Video Card unit for replacing.

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