Dell Inspiron 8600 Video Card Replacement

Written By: Brian Murphy
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Dell Inspiron 8600 Video Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

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

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    • Remove the battery from the bottom left of the laptop as shown.

    • Remove the battery before operating on the computer to avoid electrocution.

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

    • You may need to pry the other side off as well. You can do this by inserting the spudger between the hinge and the top cover.

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

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

    • You have now removed the hinge cover.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 remove the screws at the top of the keyboard as 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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    • After removing the keyboard, locate and remove the labeled screws.

    • Gently lift the Video Card unit for replacing.

Conclusion

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

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