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Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
DellTM InspironTM 8500/8600 Service
Manual
Before You Begin
System Components
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules
Color Insert Cover
Hard Drive
BluetoothTM Card
Fan
Docking Doors
Keyboard
Display Assembly
Video Card
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Module
Flashing the BIOS
Reserve Battery
System Board
Speakers
Base Latch
Pin 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.
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Before You Begin
DellTM InspironTM 8500/8600 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 applicable
instructions in 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. If the computer is connected to a docking station, undock it.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then
disconnect any attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
9. 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.
10. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and
then remove the battery from the bay.
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11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and modules, including
a second battery if one is installed.
12. Remove the hard drive.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
q #1 Phillips screwdriver
q