Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement

ID: 151892

Description:

Steps:

1. Make sure to power off the laptop to avoid data loss.
2. Slide the battery disconnect right.
3. Remove the screw for the optical drive.
4. Use a screwdriver to push the optical drive out of the base.
5. Gently pull the drive out when it sticks out far enough.

6. Remove all 12 screws on the base of the laptop
7. Remove the 2 screws at the back of the laptop.

8. Rotating the screen to a 180-degree position may make it easier to remove.
9. Use a flat head screwdriver and gently pry at the indentation. It should come open semi-easily.
10. Grab the panel and gently pull it away from the laptop.
11. Be gentle! This piece is an awkward shape and may break easily.

12. Remove the two screws and slide the keyboard toward the display.
13. There is a delicate ribbon cable attached to the bottom of the keyboard. Be careful when removing it.
14. Rotate the latch up toward the trackpad, then carefully remove the ribbon cable.
15. Remove the antenna connectors on the wifi card by pulling up at the part where the cable meets the connector.
16. Unscrew the grounding cable on the display cable. Disconnect the display cable by pulling up on the tab.
17. 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.

18. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard
19. Disconnect the lid sensor.
20. Unscrew the last screw holding the top panel in.
21. Lift the panel.
22. There may be clips in the back, slide your finger or a spudger to pry them off.
23. If you can't lift the panel, go back and check if there are any screws on the base holding it.

24. Remove the two screws shown.
25. Use a spudger to pry the GPU and cooler up.
26. To reconnect the gpu, align it and firmly press at the "Press here" label.
27. Be careful when prying on the motherboard.