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Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100
Service Manual
Before You Begin
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices
System Components
Subwoofer
Bluetooth™ Card
Hard Drive
Fans
Hinge Covers
Keyboard
Modem
Reserve Battery
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Keyboard Bracket
Palm Rest
Video Card
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
Display Release Latch
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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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.; Intel is a registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation; 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 PP09L
February 2004 Rev A00
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual that
came with the computer.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or
contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a
component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on
the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this
type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull
connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before
you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin
working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
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NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot
shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button
for 4 seconds.
4. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any
attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you
service the computer.
10. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove
the battery from the bay.
11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery
if one is installed.
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12. Remove the hard drive.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
●#1 Phillips screwdriver
●¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
●Small plastic scribe
●Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Computer Orientation
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1 back
2 right
3 front
4 left
Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out
and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
Hard Drive:
(1 each)
Fan 2
(1 each)
Keyboard:
(2 each)
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Modem:
(1 each)
Display Assembly:
(4 each)
Display Bezel:
(display bumpers, 6 each;
screw covers, 2 each)
(6 each)
(2 each, shoulder type)
Display Panel:
(8 each)
Display Ground Screw:
(1 each)
Display Latch:
(2 each)
Keyboard Bracket:
(4 each)
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Palm Rest:
(3 each)
(4 each)
Video Card:
(4 each)
Speakers:
(3 each)
Display Release Latch:
(2 each)
System Board:
(6 each)
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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card
Devices
Memory Module
CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in
your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer
warranty.
NOTE: This computer requires matched memory modules and therefore, it always has two
identical memory modules.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "M") from the memory module
cover, and lift the cover.
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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the
securing clips that secure the memory module.
3. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a
module.
a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the
memory module connector until the module pops up.
b. Remove the module from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
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NOTICE: Ensure that memory modules are installed in both connectors and that they are of
the same capacity. Install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you
install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." Insert memory modules at a 45-degree
angle to avoid damaging the connector.
4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
b. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down
until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error
message indicates this failure.
5. Replace the cover and screw.
NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it.
Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
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6. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an
electrical outlet.
7. Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system
configuration information.
Mini PCI Card
CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from installing 5-GHz (802.11a,802.11a/b,
802.11a/b/g) Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Under no circumstances should you
install such a device. Only trained Dell service personnel are authorized to install a 5-
GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI card.
CAUTION: If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g)
Mini PCI card, follow the instructions noted below. Only products approved for use in
your portable computer may be installed. Approved Mini PCI cards may be purchased
only from Dell.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your
Owner's Manual.
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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you
begin working inside the computer.
NOTE: 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the
user.
If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn over the computer.
3. Unscrew the captive screw labeled "C" and remove the Mini PCI card cover.
4. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card,
remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
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1 antenna cables (2)
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the
securing clips that secure the card.
b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up
slightly.
c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
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1 securing tabs
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables
under the card.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check
the connectors and realign the card.
5. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card
into the connector until it clicks.
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6. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.
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1 antenna cables
7. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.
Devices
Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay.
NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the
computer.
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is
Turned Off
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NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not
installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of
them.
1. Press the device latch release.
The latch release ejects partway.
1 device latch release
2. Pull the device out of the module bay.
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