Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5100 Dell
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Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Before You Begin System Components Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Display EMI Shield, Video.
Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the CD or DVD drive .
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 1.
8. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. 9. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot. Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following.
Hard Drive Door: (2 each) Modem to System Board: (2 each) Optical Drive: (1 each) Keyboard to Computer Base: (4 each) Display Assemb.
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual 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.
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
Installing the Microprocessor Module 1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the microprocessor module into the ZIF socket. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Assembly Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
9. Pull straight up on the pull - tab that is attached to the display - feed flex cable to disconnect the cable from the system board. 10. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base.
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 five screw covers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel.
Installing the Display Panel 1. Connect the top flex - cable connector to the display panel connector. 2. Connect the bottom flex - cable connector to the inverter connector.
Installing the Display Latch Assembly 1. Attach one end of the spring to the spring hook on the left edge of the display latch, and attach the other end of the spring to the spring hook in the top cover. 2. Align the screw holes in the display latch assembly with the screw holes in the top cover.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.
3. Replace and tighten the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws. 4. Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer. 5. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
5. Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle (towards the display). Rest the keyboard face down on the palm rest. 6. Grasp the keyboard flex cable near the connector, and pull up on the flex cable to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.
Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard. 3. Replace the four M2 x 3 - mm keyboard screws. 4. To replace the hinge cover, first insert the left side of the hinge cover into the notches. Snap down the hinge cover, and ensure that it is flush with the palm rest.
Back to Contents Page EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual EMI Shield Video Card Palm Rest EMI Shield 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
5. Pull straight up on the attached pull - tab to lift the video card off of the system board. Installing the Video Card 1. Align the posts on the video card with the screw holes in the system board.
9. Turn the computer back over and remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws from the top of the palm rest. 10. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board. 11. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base plastics by lifting the inside edge of the palm rest.
Back to Contents Page Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual S- Video TV - Out Connector USB Connector Vid.
Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page 4 GND Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT –.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Removing the Speakers The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the base plastics.
Installing the Speakers 1. Slide the speakers down into the base plastics. 2. Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips. 3. Connect the speaker connector to the system board. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual 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.
16. Remove the three M2.5 x 5 - mm system board screws from the hard drive cage. 17. Remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm system board screws from the optical drive cage.
20. Lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics. Installing the System Board 1. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics. 2. Replace the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual CAUTION: 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.
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
2. Place the back of the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly under the palm rest, and lower the assembly onto the system board. 3. Connect the fan power cable to the system board. 4. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003DellComputerCorporation.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Back to Contents Page Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem MiniPCICard(Inspiron™5100and5150Only) Memory Removing the Memory Modules 1.
Installing the Memory Modules 1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place.
4. Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. 5. Pull the drive out of the bay. Installing the CD or DVD Drive 1. Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated.
1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 3.
4. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw. MiniPCICard(Inspiron™5100and5150Only) Removing the Mini PCI Card 1.
4. UseyourfingertipstocarefullyspreadapartthesecuringtapsoneachendoftheMiniPCIcardconnectoruntilthecardpopsup. 5. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. Installing the Mini PCI Card 1.
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