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Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual



DellTM InspironTM 1100, 5100, and
5150 Service Manual
Before You Begin
System Components
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive
Keyboard
Display
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors




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 a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.


Model PP07L and PP08L

June 2003 Rev. A01



Information in this document is subject to change without notice.


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Before You Begin
DellTM InspironTM 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification




Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
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. Read and follow the safety instructions
in the Owner's Manual that came with the computer.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your
computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch
any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the
components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its
metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by
its edges, not by its pins.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before
you begin working inside the computer.


1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.

2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.

3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.



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NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode.
If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system,
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.


4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.



NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main
battery before you service the computer.


6. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and
then remove the battery from the bay.




1 battery
2 battery-bay latch
release


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7. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.

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 tools:

q #1 Phillips screwdriver

q