Page 2 - Base Plastics
Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the CD or DVD drive . 4. Remove the memory module(s) . 5. Remove the modem . 6...
Page 3 - Before You Begin; Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
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 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and cle...
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 s...
Page 8 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the EMI shield . 4. For the Inspi...
Page 9 - Installing the Microprocessor Module
Installing the Microprocessor Module 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the microprocessor module into the ZIF socket. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the...
Page 10 - Display; 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 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3...
Page 11 - Display Bezel
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. Display Bezel 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 3 hinge brackets (2) 4 computer base 1 screw co...
Page 12 - Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Use a plastic scribe to pry the five screw covers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel. 5. Remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screw...
Page 13 - Installing the Display Panel; Display Latch Assembly; Removing the Display Latch Assembly
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...
Page 14 - Installing the Display Latch Assembly
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 c...
Page 15 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive; Installing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm hard drive screws. 3. Slid...
Page 17 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the notched right edge of the hinge co...
Page 18 - Installing 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 ...
Page 20 - EMI Shield; Video Card; Removing the Video Card
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 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Pull up on th...
Page 21 - Installing the Video Card; Palm Rest
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. Press down on the two areas on the video card that are labeled "PUSH" until you...
Page 23 - Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors; 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 USB Connector S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L...
Page 24 - Video Connector
Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page 4 GND Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 1 0 GND 3 CRT_B 1 1 MONITOR_DETECT – 4 N C 1 2 DDC_DATA 5 GND 1 3 CRT_HS 6 GND 1 4 CRT_VS 7 GND 1 5 DDC_CLK 8 GND Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TP...
Page 25 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Speakers The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the base plastics. Take note of the speaker cable routing so that you can replace the cables properly under or bet...
Page 26 - Installing the Speakers
Installing the Speakers 1. Slide the speakers down into the base plastics. 2. Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips. 3. Connect the speaker connector to the system board. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their r...
Page 27 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board ...
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
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...
Page 32 - Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; 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 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the...
Page 35 - Memory; Removing the Memory Modules
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 1. Follow the instructions in " Prepa...
Page 36 - Installing the Memory Modules; CD or DVD Drive; Removing the CD or DVD Drive
Installing the Memory Modules 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 place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinst...
Page 37 - Installing the CD or DVD Drive; Modem; Removing the Modem
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. 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. Replac...
Page 38 - Installing the Modem
1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the mod...
Page 39 - Removing the Mini PCI Card
4. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw. Mini PCI Card (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 Only) Removing the Mini PCI Card 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "circle C") ...
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 1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press...