Dell Inspiron 17 Service Manual

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Page 1 Reproduction of these materials 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.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...
Page 2: Removing The Ac Adapter Connector
Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
Page 3 3. Replace the screw that secures the AC adapter connector to the computer base. 4. Replace the daughter board (see Replacing the Daughter Board). 5. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
Page 4: Removing The Battery
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery ...
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Page 6: Before You Begin
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care.
Page 7 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. ...
Page 8: Flashing The Bios
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Select Model. 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of the computer.
Page 9: Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 10 2. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board, and press the Bluetooth card until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board. ...
Page 11: Removing The Camera Module
Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 12: Replacing The Camera Module
Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 3. Replace the tape to secure the camera cable to the camera module. ...
Page 13: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 14 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Follow the instructions from step 5 step 7 Replacing the Hard Drive.
Page 15: Removing The Module Cover
Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
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Page 17: Removing The Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 18: Replacing The Processor Module
6. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. ...
Page 19: Removing The Processor Heat Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink.
Page 20 NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer model. 3. Follow the instructions from step 6 step 22 Replacing the System Board. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Page 21: Removing The Daughter Board
Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 22 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 23: Display Assembly
Display Hinges Hinge Caps WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 24: Replacing The Display Assembly
12. Lift and remove the display assembly off the alignment posts on the computer base. 1 display assembly 2 screws (4) 3 display cable grounding 4 display cable screw connector 5 Mini-Card antenna cables Replacing the Display Assembly ...
Page 25: Display Panel
Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
Page 26 screws (8) display panel display cover 5. Lift the display panel off the display cover. 6. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 7. Lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display cable. display board connector display cable tape...
Page 27: Replacing The Display Panel
Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 3. Connect the display cable to the display board connector, and secure it with the tape. ...
Page 28: Hinge Caps
6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Hinge Caps ...
Page 29: Removing The Processor Fan
Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 30: Replacing The Processor Fan
screws (2) processor fan processor fan cable connector Replacing the Processor Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the processor fan in the computer base. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base. ...
Page 31: Removing The Hard Drive
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide).
Page 32: Replacing The Hard Drive
10. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page...
Page 33: Removing The Middle Cover
Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Page 34: Replacing The Middle Cover
middle cover Replacing the Middle Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the four tabs on the middle cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3.
Page 35: Removing The I/O Board
Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 36: Replacing The I/O Board
I/O board I/O board cable Replacing the I/O Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base and press the I/O board until it is seated fully. ...
Page 37: Removing The Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 38: Replacing The Keyboard
plastic scribe keyboard palm rest 7. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. ...
Page 39 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 40: Removing The Status Light Board
Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
Page 41 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the screw hole on the status light board with the screw hole on the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that secures the status light board to the computer base. ...
Page 42: Removing The Memory Module(S)
Battery) before working inside the computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can be accessed from the bottom of your computer.
Page 43 As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: ® Windows Vista Click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. ® Windows Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System.
Page 44: Wireless Mini-Card
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed in them.
Page 45: Replacing The Mini-Card
1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 screw 3 Mini-Card 10. Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the daughter board. Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. ...
Page 46 13. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
Page 47: Removing The Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 48 Back to Contents Page ...
Page 49: Removing The Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Page 50: Replacing The Palm Rest
1 power button cable 2 touch pad cable connector connector 3 plastic scribe 4 palm rest 5 screws (7) Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the tabs on the palm rest into the slots on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. ...
Page 51: Removing The Thermal Cooling Assembly
Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
Page 52 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 53: Removing The Power Button Board
Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
Page 54: Replacing The Power-Button Board
Replacing the Power Button Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the slots on the power button board with the alignment guides on the palm rest and carefully place the power button board. 3.
Page 55: Removing The Speakers
Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 56 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the speakers in the computer base. 3. Route the speaker cable in the routing guide on the computer base. 4. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. ...
Page 57 Removing the Subwoofer Assembly Replacing the Subwoofer Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
Page 58 2. Place the subwoofer assembly on the computer base. 3. Replace the three screws that secure the subwoofer assembly to the computer base. 4. Connect the subwoofer cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
Page 59: Removing The System Board
Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
Page 60 1 display cable grounding 2 display cable screw 3 AC adapter connector 4 subwoofer cable cable 5 speaker cable 6 status light board cable 16. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board assembly to the computer base. ...
Page 61: Replacing The System Board
captive screws (2) PCH cooler 21. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 22. Remove the processor module (see Removing the Processor Module). Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
Page 62: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios
22. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 23. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Page 63 Reproduction of these materials 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.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...

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