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Dell Inspiron 5160 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
System Components
Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card
Memory
Optical Drive
Modem
Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive Assembly
Keyboard
Display
Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Latch Assembly
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest
EMI Shield
Video Card Assembly
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors
S-Video TV-Out Connector
USB Connector
Video Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
Model PP08L
 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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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  • Page 1 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any...

  • Page 2: Base Plastics

    Back to Contents Page   Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. 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.

  • Page 4: Recommended Tools

    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:  #1 Phillips screwdriver...
  • Page 5 Keyboard Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Computer Base: to Back Panel: to Computer Base: (4 each) (2 each) (4 each)   Display Bezel: 15" Display Panel: Display Latch: (5 each) (8 each) (2 each) 14" Display Panel: Hard Drive in Screw Covers (2 each) Hard Drive Carrier: (4 each)

  • Page 6: Flashing The Bios

    Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   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.

  • Page 7: Removing The Microprocessor Module

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   Removing the Microprocessor Module   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 8 NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket.   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.

  • Page 9: Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   Display Assembly   Display Bezel   Display Panel   Display Latch Assembly  Display Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 10   10. Pull straight up on the pull-tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable to disconnect the cable from the system board.   11. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base. 1 screw covers (2) 5 display bezel 2 14"...

  • Page 11: Display Bezel

    1 display bumpers (3) 5 M2 x 3-mm screws (8) for 15-inch display 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 6 top cover 3 display bezel 7 display-feed flex cable 4 15" display panel 8 screw covers (2)  Display Bezel   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

  • Page 12: Removing The Display Panel

    Removing the Display Panel   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 13: Installing The Display Panel

      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.   3. Lay the display panel in the top cover.   4. Route the display-feed flex cable so that it rests in the notch located in the bottom edge of the top cover.  ...
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Removing The Hard Drive Assembly

    NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.   1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."...

  • Page 16: Installing The Hard Drive Assembly

    1 interposer board connector 3 hard drive 2 M3 x 5-mm screws (4) 4 carrier   NOTICE: When removing the interposer board connector from the hard drive, handle the connector carefully to avoid bending the pins.   Installing the Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Carrier Perform these steps if you are replacing individual components instead of a subassembly.

  • Page 17: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 18: Installing The Keyboard

    M2 x 3-mm screws (4) keyboard keyboard connector interface connector   Installing the Keyboard NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board. Do not reverse the keyboard connector.  ...
  • Page 19 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 20: Removing The Emi Shield

    Back to Contents Page   EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   EMI Shield   Video Card Assembly   Palm Rest  EMI Shield   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 21: Palm Rest

     Video Card Assembly   Removing the Video Card Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 22   1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."   2. Remove the hard drive.   3. Remove the optical drive.   4. Remove the hinge cover.   5. Remove the keyboard.   6. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the button board located in the top center of the palm rest. Lift the button board straight up out of the computer base.

  • Page 23: Installing The Palm Rest

      12. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base plastics to avoid damage to the palm rest.   13. 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. palm rest base plastics  ...
  • Page 24   7. Replace the display assembly.   8. Replace the EMI shield and the button board.   9. Replace the keyboard.   10. Replace the hinge cover.   11. Remove the optical drive   12. Replace the hard drive. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 25: S-Video Tv-Out Connector

    Back to Contents Page   Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   S-Video TV-Out Connector   USB Connector   Video Connector   IEEE 1394 Connector  S-Video TV-Out Connector   S-Video     Signal DLUMA-L DCRMA-L   Composite Video     Signal DCMPS-L COMP/B  USB Connector  ...

  • Page 26: Video Connector

     Video Connector         Signal Signal CRT_R 9 CRT_G 10 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– DDC_DATA CRT_HS CRT_VS DDC_CLK      IEEE 1394 Connector     Signal TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA+ Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 27: Removing The Speakers

    Back to Contents Page   Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   Removing the Speakers   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 28: Installing The Speakers

      Installing the Speakers   1. Slide the speakers down into the base plastics. NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips. NOTE: Speakers face out in the base plastics holders. NOTE: The right speaker cable is longer than the left speaker cable.  ...

  • Page 29: Removing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   Removing the System Board   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 30 1 battery bay 2 battery bay shield 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)   17. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws from the hard drive cage.   18. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws from the optical drive cage. 1 hard drive cage 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 optical drive cage...

  • Page 31: Installing The System Board

      21. Lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics.   Installing the System Board   1. Insert the system board into the base plastics.   2. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics.  ...
  • Page 32 NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag sequence into the BIOS of the replacement system board.   21. Turn on the computer.   22. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 33: System Components

      System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual 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. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced — or if purchased separately — installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 34: Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual   Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 35 b.  Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.   2. Align the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly in place on the system board.   3. Connect the fan power cable to the system board.  ...
  • Page 36 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 37: Removing The Memory Modules

    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. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.   1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the...

  • Page 38: Removing The Optical Drive

    Removing the Optical Drive   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 39: Installing The Optical Drive

    Removing the Modem   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 40: Installing The Modem

      1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."   2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 1 captive screw 2 modem/Mini PCI card cover 1 modem cable 2 M2 x 3-mm screws...

  • Page 41: Removing The Mini Pci Card

    Removing the Mini PCI Card   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: 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.
  • Page 42   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. 1 antenna cables 2 Mini PCI card connector 3 Mini PCI card   2. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the antenna cables, carefully tuck the cables into the area directly beside the Mini PCI card before replacing the cover.

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