Dell Inspiron E1505 GPU Replacement

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.

Unscrew all 12 screws on the base of the laptop

Remove the 2 screws at the back of the laptop.

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

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

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.

Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard

Disconnect the lid sensor.

Unscrew the last screw holding the top panel in.

Lift the panel.

Remove the two screws shown.

Use a screwdriver to pry the GPU and cooler up.

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