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    Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual Before You Begin Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices System Components Subwoofer Bluetooth™Card Hard Drive Fans Hinge Covers Keyboard Modem Reserve Battery Display Assembly and Display Latch Keyboard Bracket Palm Rest Video Card Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assemb[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100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 [...]

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    11.  Remove any installed memory modules , Mini PCI cards , and devices , including a second battery if one is installed. 12.  Remove the hard drive .  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[...]

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    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.        Hard Drive:  (1 each)   Fan 2  (1 each)   Keyboard:  (2 each)   ?[...]

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      Back to Contents Page    Display Ground Screw:  (1 each)       Palm Rest:  (3 each)   (4 each)    Video Card:  (4 each)    Speakers:  (3 each)    Display Release Latch:  (2 each)    System Board:  (6 each)    [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100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 scre[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Bluetooth™Card Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual     If you ordered a Bluetooth card with your computer, the card is already installed. 1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the battery. 3.  Open the B[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Module      1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers . 3.  Remove the keyboard .[...]

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     9.  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.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch             1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2.  Turn the [...]

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     6.  Use the pull - tab to disconnect the display cable. 7.  Lift the display out of the computer at a 90 - degree angle.      Display  1  display cable 2  antenna cables (2) 3  system board connector 1  display[...]

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      Display Bezel    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the display . 3.  Remove the six rubber display bumpers and two screw covers. 4.  Remove the six M2.5 x 6 - mm screws and two M2.5 x 6 - mm shoulder screws and remove the display bezel.  1  M2.5 x 6 - mm[...]

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      Display Panel    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the display . 3.  Remove the display bezel . 4.  Remove the M2 x 3 - mm ground screw that attaches the display - panel ground wire to the back display cover. 5.  Remove the eight M2 x 3 - mm screws from eac[...]

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      7.  Press in both sides of the top flex - cable connector, and pull the top flex - cable connector away from the display connector. 8.  Use the pull - tab to disconnect the bottom flex - cable connector from the inverter connector.    Display Latch    1  display - panel ground wire 2  M2 x 3 - mm ground screw 3[...]

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    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the display . 3.  Remove the display bezel . 4.  Remove the two M2.5 x 4 - mm screws and remove the display latch.      Back to Contents Page  1  M2.5 x 4 - mm screws (2) 2  display latch[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Fans Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual     The two fans are located on the bottom of the computer, one with screws labeled "F2" (fan 2) and one with screws labeled "F3" (fan 3).  To remove fan 2: 1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Wo[...]

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     5.  Use the fan release lever to lift the fan out of the computer.  When replacing fan 2, press down on the fan surface labeled "Press here" to securely seat the fan in place.  To remove fan 3: 1.  Unscrew the two captive screws labeled "F3." 2.  Lift the fan out of the computer.     Back to Conten[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual         1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn over the computer and remove the M3 x 3 - mm screw.    3.  Slide the hard drive out of the computer[...]

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    6.  Replace and tighten the screw. 7.  Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your Owner's Manual . 8.  Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer. For instructions, see "Rein[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hinge Covers Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual     1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ."  2.  Remove the left and right hinge covers: a.  Open the display. b.  Slide the left and right hinge covers forward (toward [...]

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     c.  Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface. d.  Lift the center hinge cover just enough to access the flex - cable connector. e.  Using the pull - tab, disconnect the center – hinge - cover flex cable from the system board connector.     Back to Contents Page  1  hi[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual     1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Open the display. 3.  Remove the center hinge cover .  4.  Remove the keyboard: a.  Remove the two M2.5 x 3 - mm screws ac[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Bracket Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual      1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers . 3.  Remove the keyboard . 4.  Remove the display assembly . 5. [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Release Latch Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers . 3.  Remove the keyboard . 4.  Remove the display assembly . 5.  Re[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual      Removing the Modem 1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers . 3.  Remove the keyboard . 4.  Remove the M2.5 x 3 - mm scr[...]

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      2.  Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board and then press down on the right side of the modem to seat both connectors. 3.  Replace the M2.5 x 3 - mm screw.  Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem. NOTICE: Do no[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers . 3.  Remove the keyboard . 4.  Remove the display assembly . 5.  Remove the key[...]

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        Back to Contents Page  1  M2.5 x 6 - mm screws (4) 2  touch - pad connector[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  IEEE 1394 Connector  DVI - I Connector  USB Connector    Video Connector    S- Video TV - Out Connector ?[...]

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       IEEE 1394 Connector     DVI - I Connector   S- Video Pin Signal 1  GND 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+ Pin Signal Pin Signal 1  TMDS DATA2 – 13  TMDS DATA3+ 2  TMDS DATA2+ 1[...]

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        Back to Contents Page  7  DDC DATA 19  TMDS DATA0/5 SHLD 8  ANALOG VERT SYNC 20  TMDS DATA5 – 9  TMDS DATA1 – 21  TMDS DATA5+ 10  TMDS DATA1+ 22  TMDS CLK SHLD 11  TMDS DATA1/3 SHLD 23  TMDS CLK+ 12  TMDS DATA3 – 24  TMDS CLK – Pin Signal C1  ANALOG RED VID OUT C2  ANALOG GRN VID [...]

  • Page 34

    Back to Contents Page  Reserve Battery Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual     1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the center hinge cover .  3.  Remove the keyboard . 4.  Disconnect the reserve battery cable connector from the[...]

  • Page 35

    Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers . 3.  Remove the keyboard . 4.  Remove the display assembly . 5.  Remove the keyb[...]

  • Page 36

    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100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 pr[...]

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     12.  With the front of the computer facing you, lift the system board assembly from the right side, swinging it up, then lift the left side and draw the system board assembly out of the computer.    Installing the System Board 1.  Perform all of the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse order.  2.  Tur[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100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 o[...]

  • Page 39

    Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly    1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right, and center hinge cover[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual Foracompletelistofabbreviationsandacronyms,seetheDell™InspironHelpfile.Toaccessthehelpfile,seetheOwner'sManualforyourDellcomputer. If you purchased a Dell n Series compu[...]

  • Page 42

    Back to Contents Page  Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual  Memory Module  Mini PCI Card  Devices  Memory Module     1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over, lo[...]

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     4.  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 and reinstall it.  5. [...]

  • Page 44

        If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. 1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Turn over the computer. 3.  Unscrew the captive screw labeled "C" and remove the Mini PCI card cover.  4.  If a Mini PCI card is not alread[...]

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         5.  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.  6.  Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.  1  securing tabs NOTICE: To avoid damaging the antenna cables or the Mini PCI card, never place the cables under the card. NO[...]

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     7.  Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.  Devices  Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay.   Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off  1.  Press the device latch release.  The latch release ejects partway.   2.  Pull the device out of the module [...]

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      3.  Push the new device into the bay until it clicks.  Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 1.  Before ejecting the device, double - click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device you want to eject, and click Stop .  2.  Press the device latch release.   3.  Pull the d[...]

  • Page 48

     4.  Push the new device into the bay until it clicks.  The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 5.  If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer.     Back to Contents Page  1  module bay device 2  device latch release[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Video Card Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual     If you ordered a video card with your computer, it is already installed. To remove and replace a video card: 1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the left, right,[...]

  • Page 50

    Back to Contents Page  Subwoofer Dell™Inspiron™XPSandInspiron9100ServiceManual    If you ordered a subwoofer with your computer, it is already installed. To remove and replace a subwoofer: 1.  Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.  Remove the battery.  3. [...]

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     5.  Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector. 6.  Replace the battery in the battery bay.   Back to Contents Page  1  battery 2  cable 3  subwoofer 4  subwoofer cable connector[...]