Dell 8500 manual

Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual Before You Begin System Components Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules Color Insert Cover Hard Drive Bluetooth™Card Fan Docking Doors Keyboard Display Assembly Video Card Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Palm Rest Microprocessor Module Flashing the BIOS Reserve Battery [...]

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Preparing to Work Inside the Computer  Recommended Tools  Computer Orientation  Screw Identification  Preparing to Work Inside the Computer     1.  Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scrat[...]

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  Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD  Computer Orientation    Screw Identification  When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy &q[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual 1.  Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2.  Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD and turn on the computer.  Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer [...]

Back to Contents Page  Bluetooth™Card Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual    If you ordered a Bluetooth card with your computer, the card is already installed. 1.  Remove the hard drive . 2.  Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector. 3.  Pull the cable to remove the Bluetooth [...]

Back to Contents Page  Color Insert Cover Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Removing the Color Insert Cover 1.  Press down along the front of the display as shown.  2.  Firmly grasp the lip of the cover to detach it from the computer, and pull the cover up.  Replacing the Color Insert Cover 1.  Place the tab[...]

Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Module     1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the fan .  4.  Remove the microprocessor thermal - cooling[...]

6.  Lift out the microprocessor module.  Installing the Microprocessor Module   1.  Align the pin - 1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module.    When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If [...]

Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Assembly    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over and remove the two M2.5 x 12 - mm scre[...]

    1  display 2  display cable connector 3  computer base 4  pull - tab 5  connector 6  EMI clip 1  M2.5 x 4.5 - mm shoulder screws (2) 5  display bezel 2  shoulder screw covers (2) 6  display panel 3  display bumpers (6) 7  top cover 4  M2.5 x 6 - mm screws (6) 8  M2 x 3 - mm screws (9)[...]

Display Bezel   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the central control cover . 3.  Remove the display assembly . 4.  Use a plastic scribe to pry the eight display bumpers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel. 5.  Remove the eight M2.5 x 6 - mm screw[...]

9.  Use the pull - tab to disconnect the bottom flex - cable connector from the inverter connector.   10.  Remove the yellow tape from above the bottom flex - cable connector.  Back to Contents Page  1  top flex - cable connector 2  top display - cable connector 3  pull - tab on bottom flex - cable connector[...]

Back to Contents Page  Docking Doors Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Removing the Docking Doors   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Gently bend the docking covers and lift them away from the computer base.   Installing the Docking Doors  Slide the[...]

 Back to Contents Page  1  docking doors with spring 2  longer post[...]

Back to Contents Page  Fan Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the two M2.5 x 12 screws from the fan cover.   3.  Lift the fan out of the computer. Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before performing the followi[...]

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual      1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M3 x 3 - mm screw.    3.  Slide the hard drive out of the[...]

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer right - side up and open it.   3.  Remove the center control cover: a.  Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies[...]

 4.  Remove the keyboard: a.  Remove the two M2.5 x 6 - mm screws across the top of the keyboard.  b.  Rotate the keyboard up and slide it forward. c.  Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector. d.  Pull up on the keyboard connector tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the syst[...]

Back to Contents Page  Base Latch Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the hard drive . 3.  Remove the keyboard . 4.  Remove the display assembly . 5.  Remove the palm rest . 6.  Remove the system board . 7. ?[...]

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard .  3.  Remove the display assembly . 4.  Remove the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly . 5.  Remove the video card . 6. [...]

 8.  Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board.    9.  Use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base. Back to Contents Page  1  M2.5 x 4 - mm screws (2) 2  top of the palm rest 1  back center of the palm rest 2  touch pad connector 3  system board connector 4  computer base N[...]

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  Parallel Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  Serial Connector  USB Connector    Video Connector    Pin Signal 1  USB5V+ 2  USBP – 3  USBP[...]

Parallel Connector    S- Video TV - Out Connector     Serial Connector  Pin Signal Pin Signal 1  STROBE – 10  ACK – 2  PD0 11  BUSY 3  PD1 12  PE 4  PD2 13  SLCT 5  PD3 14  AFD/3M – 6  PD4 15  ERROR – 7  PD5 16  INIT – 8  PD6 17  SLIN – 9  PD7 18 - 25  GND S- [...]

  Back to Contents Page  Pin Signal Pin Signal 1  DCD 6  DSR 2  RXDA 7  RTS 3  TXDA 8  CTS 4  DTR 9  RI 5  GND  [...]

Back to Contents Page  Reserve Battery Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the battery . 3.  Depress the battery latch and rotate it out to remove the reserve battery cover.   4.  Pull the reserve battery stra[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the display assembly . 4.  Remove the palm rest . 5.  Remove the system board .  6.  Remove the M2.5 x 3 - mm sc[...]

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Removing the System Board    The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for t[...]

 11.  Remove the M2.5 x 12 - mm screw labeled "circle B" from the computer base.   12.  Remove the system board from the computer base.   1  M2.5 x 4 - mm screws (3) 2  system board 1  M2.5 x 12 - mm screw (1)[...]

  Installing the System Board 1.  Perform all the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse order.  2.  Turn on the computer.  3.  Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page  [...]

Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual      Back to Contents Page  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: Unless otherwise noted, ea[...]

Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the fan . 4.  Loosen in c[...]

 Installing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1.  Place the left side of the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly under the palm rest and rotate the assembly onto the system board. 2.  Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003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 lo[...]

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual  Memory Module  Mini PCI Card  Modem  Modules  Memory Module    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over, loos[...]

  4.  Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a.  Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b.  Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.  5.  Replace th[...]

 3.  If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step4 . If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a.  Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. 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 connect[...]

 6.  Replace the cover and tighten the screw.  Modem    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card/modem cover.   3.  If a modem is not already installed, go to step4 . If you are replacing a m[...]

  4.  Connect the modem cable to the modem.  5.  Align the modem with the screw hole, and press the modem into the connector directly over the connector on the system board.  Modules  Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device screw is not installed in the optical drive but packag[...]

 2.  Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.   If the Device Screw Is Installed 1.  If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.  2.  Close the display and turn the computer over. 3.  Use[...]

4.  Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 5.  Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.    Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.[...]

Back to Contents Page  Video Card Dell™Inspiron™8500/8600ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the display . 4.  Remove the four M2.5 x 6 - mm screws from the video card.   5.  Lift the video card out of t[...]