Dell 9200 User manual

Dell™Inspiron™9200ServiceManual

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™Inspiron™Help file. To access the help file, see the Owner's Manual for your Dell computer.
IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft®Windows®operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2004DellInc.Allrightsreserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a
trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP14L
December 2004 Rev. A01
Before You Begin

System Components

Hard Drive

Internal Card with Bluetooth®Wireless Technology

Hinge Cover

Memory Module, Modem, and Optical Device

Keyboard

Mini PCI Card

Coin Cell Battery

Palm Rest

Display
System Fans

Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Microprocessor Module

System Board

USB Port Board

Battery Latch Assembly

Speakers

Subwoofer

Flashing the BIOS

Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™Inspiron™9200
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell


Removing the Hard Drive

1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

2. Turn over the computer and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws.

3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
Replacing the Hard Drive

1. Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated.

2. Replace and tighten the screws.

3. Reinstall Windows. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft®Windows®XP" in your Owner's Manual.

4. Reinstall Drivers. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in
standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
1
M3 x 3-mm screws (2)
2
hard drive
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your
Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
Back to Contents Page

1
hard drive
2
foam packaging

Back to Contents Page
Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly
Dell™Inspiron™9200
Removing the Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly
Removing the Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly


1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

1. Remove the hinge cover.

2. Remove the keyboard.

3. Remove the display assembly.

4. Remove the palm rest.

5. Loosen the four captive screws from the video card and thermal cooling assembly.

6. Gently pull up the video card and thermal cooling assembly from the system board.
Replacing the Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly

1. Carefully re-align the video card over the connector on the system board and press down.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTE: If you ordered a video card with your computer, it is already installed.
NOTE: The video card thermal cooling (heat sink) is part of the video card assembly.
1
system board connector
2
M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
3
video card/thermal cooling assembly
NOTE: The video card and thermal cooling assembly is labeled "PRESS HERE."


2. Tighten the four captive screws on the video card and thermal cooling assembly.
Back to Contents Page
