Page 2 - Before You Begin; Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 preve...
Page 7 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appea...
Page 8 - BluetoothTM Card
Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™ Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual If you ordered a Bluetooth card with your computer, the card is already installed. 1. Remove the hard drive . 2. Pull the Bluetooth card connector out of the system board connector. 3. Pull the cable to rem...
Page 9 - Color Insert Cover; Removing the Color Insert Cover; Replacing the Color Insert Cover
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 ...
Page 10 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module
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...
Page 11 - Installing the Microprocessor Module
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...
Page 12 - Display Assembly
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...
Page 16 - Docking Doors; Removing the Docking Doors; Installing the Docking Doors
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...
Page 18 - Fan
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...
Page 19 - Hard Drive
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 ...
Page 20 - Keyboard
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)...
Page 22 - Base Latch
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...
Page 23 - Palm Rest
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 ...
Page 25 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
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...
Page 28 - Reserve Battery
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...
Page 30 - Speakers
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 ...
Page 31 - System Board; Removing the System Board
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...
Page 33 - Installing the System Board
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 ...
Page 34 - System Components
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...
Page 35 - Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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....
Page 36 - Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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...
Page 38 - Memory Module
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...
Page 39 - 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...
Page 41 - Modem
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 . ...
Page 42 - Modules; If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
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...
Page 43 - If the Device Screw Is Installed
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...