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Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual   Notes, Notices, and Cautions  Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, click the Start button, click Help and Support , click User and system guides , click User's guides , and click Dell Ins[...]

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Before Working Inside Your Computer  Computer Orientation  Screw Identification This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless o[...]

 3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.  6. Slide the battery - bay latch release on the bottom of the computer and remove the battery from the bay[...]

When you are removing and replacing components, print " Screw Identification " as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. Optical Drive: (1 each) Hard Drive: (2 each) Modem: (1 each) Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology: (1 each)  Keyboard: (2 each) ?[...]

Back to Contents Page  MCH Heat Sink: (3 each)  PC Card Cage: (4 each)  System Board: (3 each)  Hard Drive Bay: (4 each)  Stiffener Bracket: (1 each)  [...]

Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Inspiron™9300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, each procedure in this docu[...]

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.  1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over and remove the M2.5 x 8 - mm security screw labeled with a lock icon ( ).  3. Insert a[...]

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell  Removing the Hard Drive    1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over and remove th[...]

 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Back to Contents Page  1 hard drive 2 foam packaging[...]

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Memory Module  Replacing the Memory Module  Removing the Memory Module   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws from the mem[...]

 Replacing the Memory Module  1. 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 [...]

Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Modem  Replacing the Modem  Removing the Modem   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws on the modem cover, and remove the cover fro[...]

 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.  Replacing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Connect the modem to the system board. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board, and press down on the right side of the modem.  3. Replace the M2 x 3 - mm screw. Back to[...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, click the Start button, click Help and Support , click User and system guides , click User's guides , and click Dell Inspiron Help . IfyoupurchasedaDell?[...]

Back to Contents Page  Mini PCI Card Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Mini PCI Card  Replacing the Mini PCI Card  Removing the Mini PCI Card    1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over and loosen the two captive screws on th[...]

 5. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.  6. Remove the Mini PCI card from the connector at a 45 - degree angle.  Replacing the Mini PCI Card  1. 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. ?[...]

 3. Replace the cover. Back to Contents Page  1 antenna cables (2)[...]

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Card  Replacing the Card  Removing the Card   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the M2.5 x 8 - mm screw and remove the card c[...]

Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Hinge Cover  Replacing the Hinge Cover  Removing the Hinge Cover   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against yo[...]

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard  Removing the Keyboard   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surf[...]

 Replacing the Keyboard  1. Reconnect the keyboard to the system board connector.  2. Slide the bottom of the keyboard into the computer base.  3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws across the top of the keyboard.  4. Replace the hinge cover . Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the ke[...]

Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch  Display Assembly  Removing the Display Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Turn the computer over and loo[...]

 4. Turn the computer top - side up.  5. Remove the hinge cover .  6. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against the work surface.  7. Use the pull - tab to disconnect the display cable, and then disengage the display cable from the cable channel.  8. Remove the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (two on each side[...]

3. Thread the Mini PCI card antenna cables back through the hole in the base of the computer so that they are accessible from the bottom of the computer.  4. Connect the display cable to the system board.  5. Reroute the display cable into the cable channel.  6. Replace the hinge cover .  7. If a Mini PCI card is installed, connect the [...]

 Removing the Display Bezel   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the display assembly .  3. Remove the six rubber screw - covers/display bumpers.  4. Remove the two screw covers and the four shoulder screws.  5. Remove the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws at the corners of the b[...]

 Replacing the Display Bezel  1. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel.  2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws on the corners of the bezel.  3. Replace the four shoulder screws and two screw covers.  4. Replace the six rubber screw - cover/display bumpers aro[...]

 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the display assembly .  3. Remove the display bezel .  4. Remove the M2 x 3 - mm ground screw that attaches the display - panel ground wire to the display back cover.  5. Remove the eight M2 x 3 - mm screws (four on each side of the display p[...]

  1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the display .  3. Remove the display bezel .  4. Slide the latch to the right and gently lift.  5. Remove the spring that attaches the latch to the display panel.  Replacing the Display Latch  1. Replace the spring that attaches the[...]

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the optical drive .  3. Remove the hinge cover.  4. Remove the keyboa[...]

 9. Turn the computer top - side up and disconnect the touch - pad connector from the system board.  10. Disconnect the LED board connector.  11. Lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer.  Replacing the Palm Rest  1. Align the palm rest with the bottom plastics and gently snap it into place.  2. Reconnect the touch - pad[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Replacing the Coin - Cell battery  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the hinge cover .  3. Remove the[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Speakers  Replacing the Speakers  Removing the Speakers   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the hinge cover .  3. Remove the keyboard .  4. Remove the display assemb[...]

2. Align the speakers on the screw holes for securing the speakers to the computer base.  3. Replace the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws to secure the speakers in place (two on each speaker).  4. Re - route the speaker cables into the cable guides, and re - adhere the tape to secure the speaker cables in place on the computer base. Back to Contents[...]

Back to Contents Page  Subwoofer Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Subwoofer  Replacing the Subwoofer  Removing the Subwoofer  If you ordered a subwoofer with your computer, it is already installed. To remove and replace a subwoofer:  1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your[...]

 2. Place the subwoofer onto the system board.  3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the subwoofer in place. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  USB Port Board Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the USB Port Board  Replacing the USB Port Board  Removing the USB Port Board   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the hinge cover .  3. Remove the keyboard .  4. R[...]

1. Insert the notch on the USB port board under the small tab on the computer base and the other side of the board over the pin.  2. Replace the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw.  3. Reconnect the cable to the system board.  4. Perform the steps in " Removing the USB Port Board " in reverse order.  5. Replace the palm rest .  6. Replace[...]

Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in " Befor[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Module  Replacing the Microprocessor Module  Removing the Microprocessor Module   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the hinge cover .  3. Re[...]

 8. Lift the microprocessor module from the ZIF socket.  Replacing 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 one o[...]

Back to Contents Page  Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly  Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly  Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Co[...]

 2. Tighten the four captive screws on the video card/thermal cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  System Fans Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the System Fans  Replacing the System Fans  Removing the System Fans   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the hinge cover.  3. Remove the keyboard .  4. Remove the dis[...]

 Replacing the System Fans  1. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on the system board.  2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (two on each fan).  3. Connect the cable for each fan to the system board. Back to Contents Page  1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (2) 3 fan cable 4 fan - cable system board connector[...]

Back to Contents Page  MCH Heat Sink Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the MCH Heat Sink  Replacing the MCH Heat Sink  Removing the MCH Heat Sink   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive. ?[...]

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Back to Contents Page  PC Card Cage Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the hard drive .  3. Remove the optical drive .  4. Remove the hinge cover .  5. Remove the keyboard .  6. Remove the display assembly .  7. Remo[...]

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the System Board  Replacing the System Board  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 sy[...]

 14. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.  15. Disconnect the connector for the internal card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology from the system board.  16. Disconnect the subwoofer connector from the system board.  17. Disconnect the USB port board connector from the system board.  18. Disconnect both fan co[...]

 23. Remove the three M2.5 x 5 - mm screws from the system board.  24. Remove the system board, slowly easing the connectors out of their access holes on the back and side of the computer base: a.  With the back of the computer facing you, grasp the upper - right corner of the system board and lift it slightly. b.  Pull the system board[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."  2. Remove the hinge cover .  3[...]

 9. Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe.  10. Remove the plastic battery - latch assembly by twisting the assembly slightly and lifting it out of the channel and away from the computer base.  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  1. Insert the latch assemb[...]

Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.  4. Replace the hard drive bay and reinsert the four M2 x 3 - mm screws.  5. Replace the system board .  6. Replace the other components removed in " Removing the Battery Latch Assembly " in reverse order. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.  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[...]

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  IEEE 1394 Connector  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  Pin  Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND  Pin  [...]

 IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page  2 GND 3 DLUMA -L 4 DCRMA -L  Composite Video  Pin  Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS - L 7 GND  Pin  Signal 1 TPB – 2 TPB+ 3 TPA – 4 TPA+[...]