Page 2 - Before You Begin; Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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 CAUTI...
Page 9 - System Components
System Components: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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 Del...
Page 12 - Mini PCI Card; Memory; Removing the Memory Modules
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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) M...
Page 14 - Installing the Memory Modules
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 memory module 2 securing clips Installing the Memory Modules NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 1. Al...
Page 15 - CD or DVD Drive; Removing the CD or DVD Drive
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the compu...
Page 17 - Installing the CD or DVD Drive
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 lever 2 CD or DVD drive 3 M2.5 x 8-mm screw labeled "O" 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....
Page 18 - Modem; Removing the Modem
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer...
Page 19 - Installing the Modem
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 2 modem/Mini PCI card cover 3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside. 4. Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its co...
Page 20 - Removing the Mini PCI Card
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 2. Align the modem with the screw holes, and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 3. Ins...
Page 22 - Installing the Mini PCI Card
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 antenna cables 2 metal securing tabs (2) 3 Mini PCI card connector 4 Mini PCI card 4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing taps on each end of the Mini PCI card connector unti...
Page 25 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. ...
Page 26 - Installing the Hard Drive
Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your Owner's Manual . 3. Slide the hard dri...
Page 28 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prevent static da...
Page 31 - Installing the Keyboard
Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 keyboard connector 2 interface connector 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer base. Installing the Keyboard NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system ...
Page 34 - Display; Display Assembly
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Assembly Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instr...
Page 38 - Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 6 top cover 7 display-feed flex cable Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge st...
Page 40 - Installing the Display Panel
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 8. Disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector on the system board by peeling up the pull-tab and pulling the tab down and away from the inverter connector. 1 inverter connector 2 bottom flex-cable connector 3 pull...
Page 41 - Display Latch Assembly; Removing the Display Latch Assembly
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Display Latch Assembly Removing the Display Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, disch...
Page 42 - Installing the Display Latch Assembly
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 spring 2 spring hook (display latch) 3 display latch assembly 4 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 5 top cover 6 spring hook (top cover) Installing the Display Latch Assembly 1. Attach one end of the spring to the spring hook on the left edge of the d...
Page 44 - EMI Shield
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, rea...
Page 45 - Video Card; Removing the Video Card
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Video Card Removing the Video Card CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer,...
Page 47 - Installing the Video Card; Palm Rest
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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 feel the video ...
Page 51 - Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following p...
Page 52 - Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1 captive screws (4) 2 fan power-cable connector 7. Pull up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly by the pull-tab to lift the assembly out of the system board. Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooli...
Page 54 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module
Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner'...
Page 55 - Installing the Microprocessor Module
Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw. 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket 3 microprocessor module 4 pin-1 corner of microprocessor 5 triangl...
Page 58 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers
Speakers: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prevent static d...
Page 60 - Installing the Speakers
Speakers: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Installing the Speakers 1. Slide the speakers down into the base plastics. NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips. NOTE: Speakers face out in the base plastics holders. NOTE: The right speaker cable ...
Page 61 - System Board; Removing the System Board
System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prev...
Page 65 - Installing the System Board
System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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 tha...
Page 68 - Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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 ...
Page 69 - Base Plastics
Base Plastics: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual . CAUTION: To prevent static damage to com...
Page 71 - Pinout Assignments for I/O
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 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...
Page 73 - Video Connector
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND IEEE 1394 Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manu...
