Dell Inspiron 8000- Manuals

Page 2 - Recommended Tools; Screw Identification

74 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om 11 Remove any installed device in the media bay. 12 To dissipate any static electricity while you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the surface ...

Page 3 - Screw Placemat

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 75 N O T IC E : When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid over tightening. Screw Placema...

Page 5 - System Components

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 77 System Components display assembly keyboard palm rest assembly main battery bottom case assembly system board fixed optical drive hard drive storage module thermal coolingassembly hinge cover

Page 6 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive

78 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Hard Drive N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yo...

Page 7 - Replacing the Hard Drive; Fixed Optical Drive

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 79 2 Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface, and remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present). 3 Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the center of the hard drive door. 4 S...

Page 8 - Removing the Fixed Optical Drive; Media Bay Devices; Removing Media Bay Devices; Memory Modules

80 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by u...

Page 9 - Removing the Memory Module Cover

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 81 Removing the Memory Module Cover N O T IC E : To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. N O T IC E : Make sure that the work surface is clean to preven...

Page 10 - Removing Memory Modules; Replacing Memory Modules

82 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Removing Memory Modules 1 Remove the memory module cover . 2 To release a memory module from its connector, spread apart the tabs at each side of the module until th...

Page 11 - Mini PCI Card Assembly; Removing the Mini PCI Card Assembly

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 83 Mini PCI Card Assembly N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...

Page 12 - Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly

84 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om 3 To release the Mini PCI card assembly, spread the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops up slightly. 4 Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness or int...

Page 13 - Keyboard Assembly

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 85 N O T IC E : If a wireless network adapter card contains two mini-coax antenna connectors, connect the mini-coax cable to the outermost antenna connector as shown. N O T IC E : If you are installing a wireless n...

Page 14 - Removing the Keyboard Assembly

86 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Removing the Keyboard Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in “ Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .” 2 Turn the computer over and remove the four screws labeled wi...

Page 16 - Replacing the Keyboard Assembly

88 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om 7 Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside. Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1 While bracing the keyboard assembly upright on its left end, c...

Page 17 - Display and Bezel Assembly

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 89 Display and Bezel Assembly N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist ground...

Page 18 - Removing the Hinge Cover

90 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in “ Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .” 2 Use a nonmarring tool to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at...

Page 19 - Removing the Display Assembly

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 91 Removing the Display Assembly 1 Remove the hinge cover . 2 Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw that secures the flex cable to the strain relief, and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the video card. ...

Page 21 - Display Assembly Bezel and Panel

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 93 Display Assembly Bezel and Panel N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. displaypanel top cover flex cable M2.5 x 4-mm screws (6) bez...

Page 22 - Removing the Display Assembly Bezel; Removing the Display Panel

94 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing the Disp...

Page 24 - Replacing the Display Panel

96 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Replacing the Display Panel H I N T: Use a magnetic screwdriver to reassemble the display panel in the display. 1 Connect the flex cable to the two connectors on the...

Page 25 - Display Latch Assembly

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 97 4 Starting on the left side, use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the six M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel in the top cover. 5 Reinstall the display assembly bezel. Display Latch Assembly 1 Remo...

Page 27 - Microprocessor Thermal Cooling

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 99 Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a...

Page 28 - Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly

100 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in “ Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .” 2 Remove the keyboard assembly . 3 Remo...

Page 29 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 101 Microprocessor Module N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...

Page 30 - Replacing the Microprocessor Module

102 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om N O T IC E : To avoid damaging the microprocessor when removing the cam lock screw, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor. a Loosen...

Page 33 - Video Card; Removing the Video Card

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 105 Video Card N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...

Page 34 - Replacing the Video Card; Palm Rest Assembly; Removing and Replacing the Palm Rests

106 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Replacing the Video Card 1 Align the three screw holes and press down firmly on the top of the connector to seat the card in its connector. N O T IC E : Make sure t...

Page 36 - Removing the Palm Rest Assembly

108 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Removing the Palm Rest Assembly N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : T...

Page 38 - Reserve Battery; Removing the Reserve Battery

110 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Reserve Battery N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, gro...

Page 39 - Replacing the Reserve Battery

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 111 7 Remove the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws securing the palm rest bracket. 8 While supporting the flex cable, lift out the palm rest bracket and turn it over. N O T IC E : The reserve battery provides power to the com...

Page 40 - System Board Assembly

112 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om 3 Place the palm rest bracket loosely in the palm rest, and connect the palm rest flex cable to the ZIF connector. 4 Replace the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws that secure ...

Page 41 - Removing the System Board

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 113 The system board’s BIOS contains the system service tag number, which is also visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a floppy disk ...

Page 44 - Removing and Replacing the Battery and Media Bay Latch

116 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Removing and Replacing the Battery and Media Bay Latch Assemblies 1 Follow the instructions in “ Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .” 2 Remove the keyboard asse...

Page 45 - Battery Charger Board; Removing the Battery Charger Board

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 117 Battery Charger Board N O T IC E : Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. N O T IC E : To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding ...

Page 46 - Replacing the Battery Charger Board; LED Board

118 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Replacing the Battery Charger Board Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with the screw holes on the bottom case assembly, and then press the battery ...

Page 47 - Removing the LED Board; Replacing the LED Board; Fan Assembly

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 119 Removing the LED Board 1 Follow the instructions in “ Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .” 2 Remove the hinge cover . 3 Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws. 4 Pull the LED board away from its connector. Replaci...

Page 48 - Removing the Fan Assembly

120 D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d Re p l a c i n g Pa r t s w w w .d e ll.c om | s u p p o rt .d e ll.c om Removing the Fan Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in “ Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .” 2 Remove the system board . 3 Remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws fr...

Page 49 - Removing the Protective Covers From the RJ-11 and RJ-45

D e l l ™ I n s p i r o n ™ 8 0 0 0 : Re m o v i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s 121 Removing the Protective Covers From the RJ-11 and RJ-45 Connectors 1 Follow the instructions in “ Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .” 2 Remove one or both of the plastic connector covers (one or both of th...