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Dell Inspiron 1100 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 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.
© 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Computer 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 Computer Corporation
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 Computer 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 Computer Corporation...

  • Page 2: Base Plastics

    Back to Contents Page   Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    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.

  • Page 4: Recommended Tools

    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  ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver  Small plastic scribe  Hex nut driver  Flash BIOS update program CD  ...
  • Page 5  Hard Drive Door:  Modem to  Optical Drive: System Board:   (2 each)   (1 each)   (2 each)              Keyboard  Display Assembly  Hinge Bracket to Computer Base: to Back Panel: to Computer Base:  (4 each)  (2 each)  ...
  • Page 6    (2 each)       Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 7: Flashing The Bios

    Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 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.   Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the update is complete, the computer will automatically reboot.

  • Page 8: Microprocessor Module

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   Removing the Microprocessor Module   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 9: Installing The Microprocessor Module

    Installing the Microprocessor Module   NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.   NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket.

  • Page 10: Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 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 Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 11: Display Bezel

    2  M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 3  hinge brackets (2) 4  computer base 9.  Pull straight up on the pull-tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable to disconnect the cable from the system board.   10.  Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base.  ...

  • Page 12: Display Panel

      CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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. 1.

  • Page 13: Installing The Display Panel

      1  inverter connector 2  bottom flex-cable connector 3  pull-tab   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.
  • Page 14   1  spring 2  spring hook (display latch) 3  display latch assembly 4  M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 5  top cover 6  spring hook (top cover)   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: Hard Drive

    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 3.  Replace and tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 4.  Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer. 5.  Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 17: Removing The Keyboard

      Removing the Keyboard   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 18: Installing The Keyboard

      NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5.  Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle (towards the display). Rest the keyboard face down on the palm rest.
  • Page 19   Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard. 3.  Replace the four M2 x 3-mm keyboard screws. 4.  To replace the hinge cover, first insert the left side of the hinge cover into the notches. Snap down the hinge cover, and ensure that it is flush with the palm rest.

  • Page 20: Emi Shield

    Back to Contents Page   EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   EMI Shield   Video Card   Palm Rest   EMI Shield   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 21: Installing The Video Card

        1  pull-tab 2  video card 3  M2.5 x 8-mm screws (2) 5.  Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the video card off of the system board.   Installing the Video Card 1.  Align the posts on the video card with the screw holes in the system board. 2.
  • Page 22 9.  Turn the computer back over and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the palm rest.   10.  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. 11.

  • Page 23: Usb Connector

    Back to Contents Page   Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   S-Video TV-Out Connector   USB Connector   Video Connector   IEEE 1394 Connector   S-Video TV-Out Connector     S-Video Signal  GND  GND  DLUMA-L  DCRMA-L   Composite Video Signal  NC  DCMPS-L  COMP/B  ...

  • Page 24: Video Connector

     GND   Video Connector     Signal Signal  CRT_R  5V+  CRT_G  GND  CRT_B  MONITOR_DETECT–  NC  DDC_DATA  GND  CRT_HS  GND  CRT_VS  GND  DDC_CLK  GND         IEEE 1394 Connector     Signal  TPB-  TPB+  TPA-  TPA+ Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 25: Removing The Speakers

    Back to Contents Page   Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   Removing the Speakers   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 26: 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. 2.

  • Page 27: System Board

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   Removing the System Board   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.
  • Page 28 16.  Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws from the hard drive cage. 17.  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 (3) 3  optical drive cage 4  M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 18.

  • Page 29: Installing The System Board

    20.  Lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics.   Installing the System Board 1.  Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics. 2.  Replace the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics. 3.

  • Page 30: System Components

    System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   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.   NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
  • Page 31 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 32: Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual   Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.
  • Page 33 2.  Place the back of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest, and lower the assembly onto the system board. 3.  Connect the fan power cable to the system board. 4.  Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order. 5.
  • Page 34 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Computer 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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 35: 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 Computer."...

  • Page 36: Installing The Memory Modules

      Removing the CD or DVD Drive   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 37: Removing The Modem

    1.  Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated. 2.  Replace the memory module cover and tighten the captive screw. 3.  Replace the M2.5 x 8-mm screw next to the memory module cover.   Modem   Removing the Modem   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.  ...

  • Page 38: Installing The Modem

    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. 1.  Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."...

  • Page 39: Removing The Mini Pci Card

      Removing the Mini PCI Card   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.   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.

  • Page 40: Installing The Mini Pci Card

    4.  Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing taps on each end of the Mini PCI card connector until the card pops up.  5.  Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.   Installing the Mini PCI Card   NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables on top of or under the card.   NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 1.

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