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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.
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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. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside
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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 the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual that cam
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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: l #1 Phillips screwdriver l ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS update program CD Computer Orientation 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing comp
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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) EMI Shield: Top of Palm Rest to Palm Rest to Computer Base: Base Plasti
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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. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup pr
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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. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE:
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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. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on the syste
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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. You can do so by
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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. 1 screw covers (2) display bumpers (3) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 3 display bezel 4 display panel 5 M2 x 3-mm screws (8) 6 top cover 7 display-feed flex cable Display Bezel
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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. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Use a pl
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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. Route the display-feed flex cable so that it rests in the notch located in the bottom edge of the top cover. 5. Replace the eight M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the
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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. 2. Align the screw holes in the display latch assembly with the screw holes in the top cover. 3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws tha
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on
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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
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Prepa
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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. 6. Grasp the keyboard flex cable near the connector, and pull up on the flex cable to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board. 1 keyboar
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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. Back to Contents Page
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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. You can do so by touching an unp
