Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 1100 User manual

Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and
5150 Service Manual
Before You Begin
System Components
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive
Keyboard
Display
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout 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.
Model PP07L and PP08L
June 2003 Rev. A01
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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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: 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. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
5. 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.
6. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and
then remove the battery from the bay.
1 battery
2 battery-bay latch
release
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7. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.
8. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
9. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
●#1 Phillips screwdriver
●¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
●Small plastic scribe
●Hex nut driver
●Flash BIOS update program 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.
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Hard Drive Door:
(2 each)
Modem to
System Board:
(2 each)
Optical Drive:
(1 each)
Keyboard
to Computer Base:
(4 each)
Display Assembly
to Back Panel:
(2 each)
Hinge Bracket
to Computer Base:
(4 each)
Display Bezel:
(5 each)
Screw Covers (2 each)
Display Bumpers (3 each)
Display Panel:
(8 each)
Display Latch:
(2 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)
Video Card
to System Board:
(2 each)
Palm Rest to
Battery Bay:
(1 each)
System Board to
Base Plastics:
(3 each, hard drive cage)
(2 each, optical drive
cage)
Battery Bay Shield
to System Board:
(2 each)
Left Antenna
to Hard Drive and
Optical Drive Cages
(Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150
only):
(2 each)
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System Components
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
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.
NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes
that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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1 display 11 base plastics
2 display-feed flex cable 12 battery
3 hinge cover 13 CD or DVD drive
4 keyboard 14 left antenna
(Inspiron™ 5100
and 5150 only)
5 palm rest 15 hard drive
6 microprocessor thermal-
cooling assembly 16 system board
7 EMI shield 17 modem
8 battery bay shield 18 Mini PCI card
(Inspiron 5100 and
5150 only)
9 microprocessor 19 video card (Inspiron
5100 and 5150
only)
10 speakers
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and
Mini PCI Card
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
Memory
CD or DVD Drive
Modem
Mini PCI Card (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 Only)
Memory
Removing the Memory Modules
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.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle M") in the
memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.
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1 captive screw
2 memory module cover
3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of
the memory module connector until the module pops up.
4. Remove the module from the connector.
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1 memory module
2 securing clips
Installing the Memory Modules
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not
boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.
1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
2. 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.
3. Replace the cover and tighten the captive 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.
4. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your
computer and an electrical outlet.
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5. Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates
the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button,
click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information.
CD or DVD Drive
Removing the CD or DVD Drive
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.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw labeled "O" next
to the memory module cover.
3. Loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle M") in the memory module cover, and
lift the cover away from the computer.
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1 captive screw
2 memory module cover
4. Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the
arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive.
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1 lever
2 CD or DVD drive
3 M2.5 x 8-mm screw
labeled "O"
5. Pull the drive out of the bay.
Installing the CD or DVD Drive
1. Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated.
2. Replace the memory module cover and tighten the captive screw.
3. Replace the M2.5 x 8-mm screw next to the memory module cover.
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Modem
Removing the Modem
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.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle C") in the
modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.
1 captive screw
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2 modem/Mini PCI card
cover
3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the modem to the system board,
and set them aside.
4. Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector
on the system board and disconnect the modem cable.
1 modem cable connector
2 pull-tab
3 modem cable
4 M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
Installing the Modem
1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.
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NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the
connections.
2. Align the modem with the screw holes, and press the modem into the connector
on the system board.
3. Install the two M2 x 3-mm screws to secure the modem to the system board.
4. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.
Mini PCI Card (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150
Only)
Removing the Mini PCI Card
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.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle C") in the
modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.
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