Dell Inspiron 5160 User manual

Dell™Inspiron™5160SystemsServiceManual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
System Components
Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card
Memory
Optical Drive
Modem
Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive Assembly
Keyboard
Display
Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Latch Assembly
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest
EMI Shield
Video Card Assembly
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors
S-Video TV-Out Connector
USB Connector
Video Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
Model PP08L
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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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
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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.

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Base Plastics
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hard drive.
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3. Remove the optical drive.
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4. Remove the memory module(s).
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5. Remove the modem.
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6. Remove the Mini PCI card.
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7. Remove the hinge cover.
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8. Remove the keyboard.
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9. Remove the display assembly.
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10. Remove the button board and the EMI shield.
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11. Remove the video card.
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12. Remove the palm rest.
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13. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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14. Remove the microprocessor.
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15. Remove the speakers.
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16. Remove the system board.
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CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: 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.

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Before You Begin
Dell™Inspiron™5160SystemsServiceManual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
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2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
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3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
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4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
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5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
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6. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: 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 processor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: 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.
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.
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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.
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battery
2
battery-bay latch release

7. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
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8. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
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9. Remove any installed pc cards from the pc card slot.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
l#1 Phillips screwdriver
l¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
lSmall plastic scribe
lHex nut driver
lFlash BIOS update program CD
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy this section to lay out and keep track of the screws and their sizes.
1
front
2
left
3
back
4
right
Hard Drive Door:
(2 each)
Modem to
System Board:
(2 each)
Optical Drive:
(1 each)
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Keyboard
to Computer Base:
(4 each)
Display Assembly
to Back Panel:
(2 each)
Hinge Bracket
to Computer Base:
(4 each)
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Display Bezel:
(5 each)
Screw Covers (2 each)
Display Bumpers (3 each)
15" Display Panel:
(8 each)
14" Display Panel:
(4 each)
Display Latch:
(2 each)
Hard Drive in
Hard Drive Carrier:
(4 each)
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EMI Shield:
(1 each)
Top of Palm Rest to
Computer Base:
(2 each)
Palm Rest to
Base Plastics:
(12 each)
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Video Card
to System Board:
(2 each)
Palm Rest to
Battery Bay:
(1 each)
System Board to
Base Plastics:
(2 each, hard drive cage)
(2 each, optical drive cage)
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Battery Bay Shield
to System Board:
(2 each)
Left Antenna
to Hard Drive and
Optical Drive Cages
(2 each)
ButtonBoard:
(2 each)

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Flashing the BIOS
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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
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2. Insert the BIOS update program CD and turn on the computer.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the update is complete, the
computer will automatically reboot.
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3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program.
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4. Press to reset the computer defaults.
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5. Press and press to save configuration changes.
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6. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the drive and restart the computer.
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Microprocessor Module
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Removing the Microprocessor Module
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hinge cover.
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3. Remove the keyboard.
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4. Remove the button board and the EMI shield.
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5. Remove the display panel and then remove the palm rest.
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6. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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7. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
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8. Use a microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module.
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Installing the Microprocessor Module
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Press and hold the microprocessor down by applying slight pressure to the center of the microprocessor while turning the cam screw to
prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module.
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ZIF-socket cam screw
2
ZIF socket
3
microprocessor module
4
pin-1 corner of
microprocessor
5
triangle on system board
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in
the ZIF socket does not require force.

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1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the microprocessor module into the
ZIF socket.
When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher
than the others, the module is not seated correctly.
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2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module to the system board.
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3. Wipe the thermal grease off of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with a clean paper towel.
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4. Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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5. Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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6. Replace the palm rest and then replace the display panel.
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7. Replace the EMI shield and the button board.
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8. Replace the keyboard.
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9. Replace the hinge cover.
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10. If you are installing a new microprocessor module with a different part number, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program CD.
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NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and
ZIF socket.
NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.

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Display
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Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Latch Assembly
Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hard drive.
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3. Remove the optical drive.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. Remove the keyboard.
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6. Close the display.
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7. From the back of the computer, remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
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8. Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees, and support the display assembly so that it does not open past this position.
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9. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from each hinge bracket.
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CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: 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.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)
2
display assembly
3
hinge brackets (2)

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10. Pull straight up on the pull-tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable to disconnect the cable from the system board.
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11. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base.
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screw covers (2)
5
display bezel
2
14" display panel
6
M2 x 3-mm screws (4) for 14-inch display
3
display bumpers (3)
7
top cover
4
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5)
8
display-feed flex cable