Page 2 - Before You Begin; Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m 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 clean to prevent scratc...
Page 6 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m 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 floppy disk or CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the s...
Page 7 - BluetoothTM Card
Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™ Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Remove the Bluetooth card by pulling it str...
Page 8 - Color Insert Cover; Removing the Color Insert Cover; Replacing the Color Insert Cover
Back to Contents Page Color Insert Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual Removing the Color Insert Cover 1. Press down along the front of the display as shown. 2. Firmly grasp the lip of the cover to detach it from the computer, and pull the cover up. Replacing the Color Insert Cover 1. ...
Page 9 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module; Installing the Microprocessor Module
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly . 4. ...
Page 11 - Display Assembly and Display Latch; Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. ...
Page 14 - Display Latch
Display Latch 1. Remove the keyboard . 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the display bezel . 4. Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm screws that secure the display latch bracket to the top cover. 5. Lift the display bracket out of the top cover, and then remove the display latch. ...
Page 15 - Docking Doors; Removing the Docking Doors; Installing the Docking Doors
Back to Contents Page Docking Doors Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual Removing the Docking Doors 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Gently bend the docking covers and lift them away from the computer base. Installing the Docking Doors Sl...
Page 17 - Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the palm rest . 4. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly . 5. Pull straight up on the fan cable...
Page 18 - Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. 3. Slide the hard drive...
Page 20 - Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer right-side up and open it. 3. Remove the center control cover: a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so t...
Page 22 - Base Latch
Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the display assembly . 5. Remove the palm rest . 6. Remove the s p e a k...
Page 23 - Modem
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. 6. Disconnect the mo...
Page 25 - Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws labeled "circle P" from the top ...
Page 27 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector Parallel Connector USB Connector Video Connector Parallel Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 1 0...
Page 29 - Reserve Battery
Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the battery . 3. Depress the battery latch and rotate it out to remove the reserve battery cover. 4. Pull the reserve b...
Page 30 - Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system bo...
Page 31 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m 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 includes a CD that p...
Page 32 - Installing the System Board
9. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the system board to the computer base. 10. Pull out the system board starting from the front of the palm rest. Installing the System Board 1. Follow all of the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse...
Page 33 - System Components
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual Back to Contents Page NOTICE: 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 ot...
Page 34 - Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Loosen in consecutive orde...
Page 36 - Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Modules; Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Modules Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual Memory Module Mini PCI Card Modules Memory Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive scre...
Page 37 - Mini PCI Card
4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module a...
Page 39 - Modules; If the Device Security Screw Is Not Installed; If the Device Security Screw Is Installed
8. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector. 9. Replace the cover. Modules Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. Whe...