Dell 8600 - Manuals

Back to Contents Page   Color Insert Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 ...

Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual   Removing the Microprocessor Module         1.   Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.   Remove the keyboard . 3.   Remove the fan .   4.   Remove the microprocessor the...

6.   Lift out the microprocessor module.   Installing the Microprocessor Module     1.   Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module.       When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are a...

Back to Contents Page   Display Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual    Display Assembly    Display Bezel    Display Panel   Display Assembly       1.   Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.   Turn the computer over and remove the two M2.5 x 12...

Back to Contents Page   Docking Doors Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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...

Back to Contents Page   Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual     1.   Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.   Remove the two M2.5 x 12 screws from the fan cover.     3.   Lift the fan out of the computer. Back to Contents Page   CAUTION: Before perf...

Back to Contents Page   Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 M3 x 3-mm screw.       3.   Slide the hard drive ...

Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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)...

Back to Contents Page   Base Latch Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 sy...

Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly . 5.   Remove the ...

Back to Contents Page   Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual    USB Connector    Video Connector    Parallel Connector    S-Video TV-Out Connector    Serial Connector   USB Connector       Video Connector       Pin Signal 1   USB5V+ 2   USBP – 3   USBP+ 4   GND...

Back to Contents Page   Reserve Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 re...

Back to Contents Page   Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 system board .   6.   Remove the ...

Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual   Removing the System Board       The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, 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...

    Installing the System Board 1.   Perform all the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse order.   2.   Turn on the computer.   3.   Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the ...

Back to Contents Page   System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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: Un...

Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 fan . 4....

  Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1.   Place the left side of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest and rotate the assembly onto the system board. 2.   Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order. Bac...

Back to Contents Page   Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual    Memory Module    Mini PCI Card    Modem    Modules   Memory Module       1.   Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.   Turn the computer over...

    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...

  6.   Replace the cover and tighten the screw.   Modem       1.   Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2.   Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw from the Mini PCI card/modem cover.     3.   If a modem is not already installed, go to step 4 . ...

    4.   Connect the modem cable to the modem.   5.   Align the modem with the screw hole, and press the modem into the connector directly over the connector on the system board.   Modules   Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device screw is not insta...

  2.   Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.     If the Device Screw Is Installed 1.   If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.   2.   Close the display an...