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Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
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 ma
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 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 t
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 4. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. 5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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 ● ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver ● Small plastic scribe ● Hex nut driver ●
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/beginb.htm (4 of 7) [2/28/2004 6:46:35 AM]
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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) (4 each) Display Bezel: Display Panel: Display Latch: (5 each) (8 each) (2 each) Screw Covers (2 each) Display Bumpers (3 each) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/beginb.htm (5 of 7) [2/28/2004 6:46:
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual EMI Shield: Top of Palm Rest to Palm Rest to Computer Base: Base Plastics: (1 each) (2 each) (12 each) Video Card Palm Rest to System Board to to System Board: Battery Bay: Base Plastics: (2 each) (1 each) (3 each, hard drive cage) (2 each, optical drive cage) Battery Bay Shield Left Antenna to System Board: to Hard Drive and Optical Drive Cages (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 (2 each) only): (2 each) file:///F|/Ser
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System Components: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page 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. f
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System Components: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 display 11 base plastics 2 display-feed flex cable 12 battery 3 hinge cover 13 CD or DVD drive 4 keyboard 14 left antenna (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 only) 5 palm rest 15 hard drive 6 microprocessor thermal- 16 system board cooling assembly 7 EMI shield 17 modem 8 battery bay shield 18 Mini PCI card (Inspiron 5100 and 5150 only) 9 microprocessor 19 video card (Inspiron 5100 and 5150 only) 10 speakers Back to Contents P
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem Mini PCI Card (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 Only) Memory Removing the Memory Modules CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to compone
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover 3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4. Remove the module from the connector. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/upgrades.htm (2 of 13) [2/28/2004 6:46:37 AM]
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 memory module 2 securing clips Installing the Memory Modules NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into pla
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. CD or DVD Drive Removing the CD or DVD Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read t
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover 4. Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/upgrades.htm (5 of 13) [2/28/2004 6:46:37 AM]
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 lever 2 CD or DVD drive 3 M2.5 x 8-mm screw labeled "O" 5. Pull the drive out of the bay. Installing the CD or DVD Drive 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. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/upgra
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Modem Removing the Modem 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. 1. Follow the instructions i
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 2 modem/Mini PCI card cover 3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside. 4. Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board and disconnect the modem cable. 1 modem cable connector 2 pull-tab 3 modem cable 4 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) Installing the Modem 1. Connect the modem cable to the mo
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 2. Align the modem with the screw holes, and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 3. Install the two M2 x 3-mm screws to secure the modem to the system board. 4. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw. Mini PCI Card (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 Only) Removing the Mini PCI
