Dell Inspiron 8000 - Video Card Removal and Replacement; Removing the Video Card; Replacing the Video Card

Video Card
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Removing the Video Card
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the hinge cover.
4. Detach the display flex cable from the strain relief and the video card (see step 2 of "Removing the Display Assembly").
5. Remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws that secure the video card.
6. Separate the video card from the system board connector.
Replacing the Video Card
1. Align the three screw holes and press down firmly on the top of the connector to seat the card in its connector.
2. Replace the three screws (the screw lengths are marked on the card).
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can
damage fragile components.
NOTICE: Make sure the card is correctly and firmly seated before continuing. Failure to do so will cause intermittent video failures.