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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Before You Begin; Technical Specifications; Recommended Tools
  • Page 4 – Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card; Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card; Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
  • Page 5 – Replacing the Card Retention Bracket
  • Page 7 – Replacing the Battery
  • Page 8 – Replacing the Computer Cover
  • Page 9 – Removing the Computer Cover
  • Page 10 – Replacing the Processor; Removing the Processor
  • Page 11 – Installing the Processor
  • Page 13 – Replacing Drives; Replacing a Hard Drive
  • Page 14 – Replacing a CD/DVD Drive
  • Page 15 – Replacing a Media Card Reader
  • Page 16 – Removing the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate
  • Page 17 – Replacing the Drive Panel Insert
  • Page 18 – Replacing Fans; Replacing the Chassis Fan; Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
  • Page 21 – Replacing the Front Panel
  • Page 22 – Replacing the Front I/O Panel
  • Page 25 – Replacing the Power Supply
  • Page 27 – Replacing the System Board
  • Page 29 – System Setup; Overview; Entering System Setup; System Setup Screens; System Setup Options
  • Page 31 – Boot Sequence; Boot Options; Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
  • Page 32 – Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots; Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  • Page 33 – Clearing CMOS Settings; Flashing the BIOS
  • Page 35 – Technical Overview; Inside View of Your Computer
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual 

Model: DCMF

 

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Technical Overview

 

  

Before You Begin

 

  

Removing the Computer Cover

 

  

Replacing the Front Panel

 

  

Replacing Memory Module(s)

 

  

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card

 

  

Replacing Drives

 

  

Replacing Fans

  

Replacing the Front I/O Panel

 

  

Replacing the Processor

 

  

Replacing the System Board

 

  

Replacing the Power Supply

 

  

Replacing the Battery

 

  

Replacing the Computer Cover

 

  

System Setup

NOTE:

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NOTICE:

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Summary

Page 2 - Before You Begin; Technical Specifications; Recommended Tools

Back to Contents Page   Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual     Technical Specifications    Recommended Tools    Turning Off Your Computer    Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, ...

Page 4 - Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card; Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card; Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card

Back to Contents Page   Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual     Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card    Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card    Replacing the Card Retention Bracket    Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card     Removi...

Page 5 - Replacing the Card Retention Bracket

  3. Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket.   4. Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place.   5. Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening.   6. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on co...

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