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Dell™ 500 Service Manual Before You Begin Optical Drive Hard Drive Center Control Cover Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Keyboard Button Board Memory Wireless Mini - Card Speaker Assembly Display Palm Rest ExpressCard Cage Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Processor Module System Board Assembly Coin - Cell Battery Battery Lat[...]

Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ 500 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that: You have performed the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer . You have rea[...]

NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 3 . Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your compute[...]

Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive 1 . Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2 . Turn the computer over. 3 . Remove the locking screw from the optical drive. 4 . Using a plastic scribe or screwdriver, push the notch to release the optical drive from the bay. 5 . Slide the optical drive ou[...]

Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ 500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, [...]

1 hard drive cover 2 screws (2) 3 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. 1 . Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the two screws to[...]

Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ 500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (su[...]

1 center control cover 2 scribe 3 media control buttons connector 6 . Disconnect the cable from the media control buttons connector located underneath the center control cover. 7 . Remove the center control cover. 8 . Remove the two screws from the top of the keyboard. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- co[...]

3 keyboard tabs (5) 4 media control buttons connector 9 . Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access the media control buttons connector. 10 . Disconnect the media control buttons cable from the connector on the system board. Replacing the Center Control Cover 1 . Reconnect the media control buttons cable to the connector below[...]

Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ 500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching [...]

3 . Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ 500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a conn[...]

Replacing the Keyboard 1 . Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector. 2 . Rotate the keyboard connector latch to secure the cable. 3 . Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them under the palm rest. 4 . Press on the top right edge to snap the keyboard into place. 5 . Replace the two screws on the top of the keyboard. [...]

Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ 500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a [...]

4 . Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ 500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for information [...]

securing clips. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 3 . Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.[...]

NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 3 . Replace the bottom cover and tighten the eight captive screws. 4 . Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 . Turn on the computer. As the com[...]

Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini - Card Dell™ 500 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. If[...]

1 antenna cable connectors 2 securing screw 5 . Release the Mini - Card by removing the securing screw. 6 . Lift the card out of its system board connector. 1 Mini - Card Replacing Mini - Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign t[...]

1 . Insert the card connector into the system board connector at a 45 - degree angle. 2 . Press the other end of the card down into the slot on the system board until the card clicks into place. 3 . Replace the securing screw. 4 . Connect the cables to the Mini - Card, ensuring that you route the cables correctly. NOTE: For more specific informatio[...]

Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3 . Remov[...]

5 . Replace the Mini - Card (see Replacing Mini - Card ). 6 . Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 7 . Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ 500 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Loosen the eight captive screw[...]

6 . Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 7 . Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 8 . Disconnect the display cable from the connector. 1 display cable 9 . Pull the antenna cables from the routing hole and release them from the routing channel. 10 . Remove the four screws from the display assembly hi[...]

1 display assembly 2 antenna cables 3 display cable 4 hinge screws (4) 11 . Lift the display assembly out of the computer. Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Align the display hinges [...]

10 . Replace and tighten the two screws securing the display assembly to the bottom of the computer. 11 . Replace the Mini - Card and connect the antenna cables to it (see Replacing Mini - Card ). 12 . Replace the bottom cover and tighten the eight captive screws on the cover. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before you begin the f[...]

7 . Starting from the bottom corner of the display panel, use your fingers to pry the bezel from the top cover, then lift the inside edges to separate the remainder of the bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instruction[...]

1 screws (2) 2 display panel 7 . Lift the display panel out of the display cover. 8 . Remove the eight screws (four on each side of the display panel) securing the two brackets to the display panel and remove the brackets. 1 display panel 2 screws (8) 9 . Use the pull tab to disconnect the bottom flex- cable connector from the inverter connector. 1[...]

1 display panel 2 top flex- cable connector 3 bottom flex - cable connector Replacing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Connect the top flex- cable connector to the display connector. 3 . Connect[...]

Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3 . Remove the keyboard[...]

NOTICE: Do not use force to separate the palm rest from the computer. If you encounter resistance, gently flex or apply pressure to the palm rest, or move along the edge, working away from the area of resistance, until the palm rest is free. 1 screws (2) 2 palm rest 3 touch pad connector 4 device status lights connector 11 . Moving from left to rig[...]

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Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Cage Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Cage CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ). 3 . Remov[...]

5 . Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). 6 . Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 7 . Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal- Cooling Assembly Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal- Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Turn the computer over. 3 . Remove the eight [...]

1 captive screws (5) 2 processor thermal- cooling assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Align the five captive screws on the processor thermal- cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board. 2 . [...]

Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ 500 Service Manual USB Board Charger Board The BIOS chip in the system board 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 media that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the rep[...]

1 processor heat sink fan cable connector 2 button board cable connector 3 speaker cable connector 4 wireless sniffer board connector 5 system board 18 . Remove the four screws from the top of the system board. NOTE: Depending on your system configuration, the number of screws shown here may be greater than the number of screws present in your comp[...]

Replacing the System Board Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board. 1 . Insert the right side of the system board into the base of the computer at an angle until the connectors on the [...]

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Align the USB board to the system board in the right direction and gently press to connect the USB connector to the system board. 2 . Replace the screw securing the USB board to the system board assembly. 3 . Follow the steps in [...]

1 screws (2) 2 charger board connector 3 charger board 4 system board Replacing the Charger Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Align the charger board to the system board in the right direction and gently press to connect the charger board connector to the s[...]

Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the Coin - Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Remove all memory modules (see Removing Memory Module(s) ). 3 .[...]

1 system board 2 slot 3 coin - cell battery Replacing the Coin- Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Hold the coin - cell battery with the positive side up. 2 . Slide the coin - cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps to the slot. 3 .[...]

Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Remove all memory modules (see Removing Memory Module(s) ). 3 . Remove [...]

1 plastic grips 2 battery latch assembly 3 spring Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented. The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly. 1 . Slide th[...]

Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ 500 Service Manual If a BIOS -update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS- update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known, good power source to prevent loss of [...]

The Save In window appears. 7 . Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop , and then click Save . The file downloads to your desktop. 8 . Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. NOTICE: Do not interrupt this process once[...]

Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ 500 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . 1 . Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2 . Remove the processor thermal- cooling assembly (see Removing the Processor Thermal [...]

Replacing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw a[...]

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Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ 500 Service Manual USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP– 3 USBP+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND[...]

1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ Back to Contents Page[...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™ 500 Service Manual 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 potential for property damage,[...]