Dell 5150 - Manuals

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...

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...

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...

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...

    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...

    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...

    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...

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...

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...

  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 ...

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...

    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...

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...

  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...

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...

  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...

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 ...

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.   ...

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...

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...

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...

    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...

  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...

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...

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") ...

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...