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Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual
Technical Overview Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Before You Begin Replacing the Processor
Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing the Battery
Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Computer Cover
Replacing Drives System Setup
Replacing Fans
Model: DCMF
Notes,
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. l You have read the safety informatio
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5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepag
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3. Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4. Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place. 5. Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. 6. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. 7. Align the card with the connector. NOTE: If you are installing a PC
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Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that: l The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 1 alignment guide 2 filler bracket 3 alignment bar 4 card retention bracket 5 guide clamp (2) 6 guide notch (2) Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: 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: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Disc
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: 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: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, front panel, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 1
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Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: 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 guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the e
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: 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. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Pe
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1 processor 2 release lever 3 socket NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 7. Lift up the processor to remove it from the socket, place it aside in a safe and secure place. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
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Dell Inspiron 519 1 release lever 2 processor 3 socket 4 processor pin-1 indicator 3. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. 4. For Inspiron 518, orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket. 5. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket. NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use exc
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the Drive Panel Insert CAUTION: 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_complianc
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1 screw holes in the hard drive bay (4) 2 screws (4) 3 system board connector (any available connector 4 serial ATA data SATA0 - SATA3) cable 5 power cable 6 hard drive 4. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the chassis. NOTICE: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive. 5. Slide the drive out away from the front of the computer. 6. If you are replacing the drive or installing a new one, check th
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1 custom 2 screw holes in the 3 system board connector (any screws (2) CD/DVD drive bay available connector SATA0 - SATA3) 4 power 5 data cable 6 CD/DVD drive cable 4. Disconnect the power cable and the CD/DVD drive data cable from the back of the drive. NOTE: If you are uninstalling the only CD/DVD drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system board and set it aside. 5. Remove the two screws securing the CD/DVD drive t
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1 custom screws (2) 2 F_USB4 connector 3 power cable 4 flexbay USB cable 5 media card reader 4. Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal USB connector (F_USB4) on the system board (see System Board Components). 5. Remove the two screws securing the Media Card Reader. 6. Slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer. 7. If you are not reinstalling the Media Card Reader
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Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate. Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 1 back of the computer 2 drive panel insert (optional) Align the drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot of the Media Card Reader and push the panel insert. The drive panel insert is locked in place. NOTICE: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the drive
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: 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 guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blad
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3. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan and heat sink assembly. 5. Follow the instructions below to replace the processory fan and heat sink assembly, depending on your computer model: Inspiron 518 a. Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly and lift it straight up. 1 proc
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f. Hold the heat sink fan assembly in place and rotate the clamp lever 180 degrees clockwise to secure the heat sink and fan assembly. 1 fan 2 fan cover 3 heat sink 4 bracket 5 clamp grip 6 bracket projection 7 clamp lever NOTE: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 6. Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the CPU_FAN system board connector (see System Board Components). 7. Replace the computer cove
