File name Dell Inspiron 5000 Series.pdfRemoving and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 5000 Series
Removing and Replacing Parts: DellTM InspironTM 5000 Series
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Overview Precautionary Measures Recommended Tools Customer-Accessible Components Screw Counts and Locations ZIF Connectors Modem Removal Hinge Cover Removal Keyboard Removal Thermal Shield Removal Processor Module Removal LCD Removal Video Board Removal Diskette Drive Removal Palmrest Removal Speaker and Volume Board Removal Support Rail Removal Infrared Board Removal System Board Removal 14.1-Inch XGA Display Disassembly 15-Inch UXGA, XGA, and SXGA+ Display Disassembly
Overview
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
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You have the recommended tools. You have performed the steps in Precautionary Measures. The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off and the peripherals are disconnected from the input/output (I/O) panel. You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless additional information is provided.
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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 5000 Series
Precautionary Measures
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT:
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated: 1. Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer I/O panel. If an antistatic grounding strap is not available, periodically discharge static electricity from your body by touching one of the connectors on the I/O panel. 2. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals. 3. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock.
Recommended Tools
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Most of the procedures require the use of one or more of the following tools:
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Small flat-blade screwdriver Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver Antistatic grounding strap Dental pick Small scribe or nylon flat blade Nut drivers (5 mm and 5.5 mm)
Be careful not to scratch the computer plastic case by allowing screws to get between the work surface and the plastic case. Dell suggests a soft padded work surface. NOTICE: The correct-length screw must be used when reinstalling a screw. Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its correspondin |