Precautionary Measures - Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7500
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the
computer becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.
Overview

Precautionary Measures

Recommended Tools
Screw Identification and Tightening
Exploded View of Computer
Exploded View of 15-Inch XGA Display Assembly
Exploded View of 15-Inch SXGA+ Display Assembly
Exploded View of 15.4-Inch SXGA Display Assembly
Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly
Combo Module Disassembly
Keyboard Removal
ZIF Connectors
Thermal Shield and Internal Modem Removal
Heat Exchanger/Fan Removal
Processor Board Removal
Overview
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
You have the recommended tools.
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You have performed the steps in
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The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off and the peripherals are disconnected from the computer's I/O panel.
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You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless additional information is provided.
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Precautionary Measures
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the
computer becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.
WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:
1. Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer's
I/O panel. If an antistatic grounding strap is not available, periodically discharge static electricity from your body by touching
one of the connectors on the I/O panel.
2. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or
shock.
Precautionary measures include disconnecting the computer from the AC adapter and port replicator and removing the main battery, PC Cards,
hard-disk drive, memory module and video card covers, memory modules, video card, and devices in the media bay.
To take these precautionary measures, perform the following steps:
Precautionary Measures.
15-Inch LCD Removal
15.4-Inch LCD Removal
Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly
Palmrest Assembly Component Removal
PC Card Heat Sink Removal
DC-DC Board Removal
Hinge Saddle Removal
RJ-11 Card Removal
System Board Removal
PC Card Cage Removal
Audio Card and Audio Thermal Shield Removal
Latch Assembly Removal
Display Assembly and Display Assembly Component Removal
Exploded View of Base Assembly