Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9300 Dell
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Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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.
3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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.
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™9300ServiceManual 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.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 .
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 Memory Module Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Removing the Memory Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer .
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.
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.
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.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 .
Back to Contents Page Mini PCI Card Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 .
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™9300ServiceManual Removing the Card Replacing the Card Removing the Card 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer .
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer .
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.
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 Display Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer .
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.
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Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 .
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Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.
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 Page Subwoofer Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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.
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™9300ServiceManual 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 .
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.
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1.
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer .
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.
Back to Contents Page Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly 1.
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™9300ServiceManual Removing the System Fans Replacing the System Fans Removing the System Fans 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer .
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.
Back to Contents Page MCH Heat Sink Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 .
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Back to Contents Page PC Card Cage Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 .
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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.
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.
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.
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Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 .
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.
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 Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual 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 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual USB Connector Video Connector S- Video TV - Out Connector IEEE .
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+.
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