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    Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification System Components Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Modules Memory Module Mini PCI Card Modules Color Insert Cover Reserve Battery Hard Drive Keyboard Display Assembly and Display Latch D[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™600m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 scratching the com[...]

  • Page 3

    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 " Scr[...]

  • Page 4

        Display Assembly: (3 each)   Display Bezel: (6 each)    Display Panel: (4 each)    Display Latch:  (3 each)    Palm Rest:  (3 each)   (9 each)    Fan:  (2 each)    Speakers:  (1 each)   (1 each)   Modem:  (1 each)    System Board:  (1 eac[...]

  • Page 5

     Back to Contents Page    (4 each)  [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™600m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 floppy disk or CD, and turn on the computer.  Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues [...]

  • Page 7

    Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™Card Dell™Inspiron™600m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 Bluetooth card by pulling it straight up from th[...]

  • Page 8

    Back to Contents Page Color Insert Cover Dell™Inspiron™600m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 tabs on the cover in[...]

  • Page 9

    Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Module     1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard .  3.  Remove the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly .  4.  To loosen the [...]

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     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 or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated c[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch Display Assembly    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Open t[...]

  • Page 12

          1 display 2 computer base 1 display bumpers (6) 5 top cover 2 M2 x 5 - mm screws (6) 6 M2 x 5 - mm screws (4) 3 display bezel 7 flex cable connector 4 display panel 8 flex - cable retention bracket[...]

  • Page 13

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

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    Display Latch   1.  Remove the keyboard . 2.  Remove the display assembly . 3.  Remove the display bezel . 4.  Remove the three M2.5 x 4 - mm screws that secure the display latch bracket to the top cover. 5.  Lift the display bracket out of the top cover, and then remove the display latch.    Back to Contents Page  [...]

  • Page 15

    Back to Contents Page Docking Doors Dell™Inspiron™600m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 side of the dock[...]

  • Page 16

    Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the palm rest . 4.  Remove the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly . 5.  Pull straight up on the fan cable connector from the [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™600m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 M2.5 x 5 - mm screw.    3.  Slide the hard drive out o[...]

  • Page 19

    5.  Open the display approximately 1/2 inch.  6.  Press the hard drive cover down until it is fully seated in the bay, and tighten the screw. 7.  Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer. 8.  Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Back to Contents [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™600m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 flat[...]

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     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[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™Inspiron™600m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 speakers . 7.  Pull the ba[...]

  • Page 23

    Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™Inspiron™600m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 M2 x 3 - mm screw.   6.  Disconnect the modem cable from[...]

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     Back to Contents Page  1 modem 2 modem cable[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™600m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 three M2 x 3 - mm screws labeled "circle P" from the top of the palm rest[...]

  • Page 26

     6.  Turn the computer over and remove the nine M2.5 x 8 - mm screws.    7.  Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside. Back to Contents Page  1 back center of the palm rest 2 touch pad co[...]

  • Page 27

    Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  Parallel Connector USB Connector   Video Connector   Parallel Connector  Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11[...]

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      Back to Contents Page  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[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™Inspiron™600m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 straight out [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™Inspiron™600m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.  Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board connector.  6. [...]

  • Page 31

    Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual Removing the System Board    The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, 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 trans[...]

  • Page 32

     9.  Remove the four M2 x 3 - mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the system board to the computer base. 10.  Pull out the system board starting from the front of the palm rest. Installing the System Board 1.  Follow all of the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse order.  2.  Turn on the compu[...]

  • Page 33

    Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™Inspiron™600m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 proced[...]

  • Page 34

    Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard .  3.  Loosen in consecutive order the four captive[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003DellComputerCorporation.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. T[...]

  • Page 36

    Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Modules Dell™Inspiron™600mServiceManual  Memory Module  Mini PCI Card  Modules Memory Module    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from the mem[...]

  • Page 37

     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 the co[...]

  • Page 38

    3.  Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift and slide the cover open.  4.  If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step5 . 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[...]

  • Page 39

    8.  Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector. 9.  Replace the cover. Modules  Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay,[...]

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      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  1 M2 x 3 - mm screw NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.[...]