Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 1100 User manual

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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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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.
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
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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.
Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."1.
Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle M") in the memory module cover, and lift the2.
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cover away from the computer.
1 captive screw
2 memory module cover
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector
until the module pops up.
3.
Remove the module from the connector.4.

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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.
Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.1.
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.
2.

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Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.3.
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.
Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.4.
Turn on the computer.5.
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
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Manual.

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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.
Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."1.
Turn the computer over, and remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw labeled "O" next to the memory module cover.2.
Loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle M") in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the
computer.
3.
1 captive screw
2 memory module cover
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.
4.

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1 lever
2 CD or DVD drive
3 M2.5 x 8-mm screw labeled
"O"
Pull the drive out of the bay.5.
Installing the CD or DVD Drive
Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated.1.
Replace the memory module cover and tighten the captive screw.2.
Replace the M2.5 x 8-mm screw next to the memory module cover.3.

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Modem
Removing the Modem
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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.
Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."1.
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.
2.
1 captive screw
2 modem/Mini PCI card cover