Dell 9300 - Manual

Back to Contents Page   Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Hard Drive    Replacing the Hard Drive    Returning a Hard Drive to Dell   Removing the Hard Drive       1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Turn the computer over a...

  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Back to Contents Page   1 hard drive 2 foam packaging

Back to Contents Page   Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Memory Module    Replacing the Memory Module   Removing the Memory Module     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive s...

  Replacing the Memory Module   1. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a.   Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b.   Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you d...

Back to Contents Page   Modem Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Modem    Replacing the Modem   Removing the Modem     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws on the modem cover, and re...

  5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.   Replacing the Modem   1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.   2. Connect the modem to the system board. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board, and press down on the right side of the modem.   3...

Back to Contents Page   Mini PCI Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Mini PCI Card    Replacing the Mini PCI Card   Removing the Mini PCI Card       1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Turn the computer over and loosen the two capt...

  5. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.   6. Remove the Mini PCI card from the connector at a 45-degree angle.   Replacing the Mini PCI Card   1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card ...

Back to Contents Page   Internal Card With Bluetooth ®  Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Card    Replacing the Card   Removing the Card     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw and remo...

Back to Contents Page   Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Hinge Cover    Replacing the Hinge Cover   Removing the Hinge Cover     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it li...

Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Keyboard    Replacing the Keyboard   Removing the Keyboard     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat agai...

  Replacing the Keyboard   1. Reconnect the keyboard to the system board connector.   2. Slide the bottom of the keyboard into the computer base.   3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws across the top of the keyboard.   4. Replace the hinge cover . Back to Contents Page   NOTICE: To avoid scratching...

Back to Contents Page   Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Display Assembly    Display Bezel    Display Panel    Display Latch   Display Assembly   Removing the Display Assembly     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Turn the computer over...

  4. Turn the computer top-side up.   5. Remove the hinge cover .   6. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against the work surface.   7. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable, and then disengage the display cable from the cable channel.   8. Remove the four M2...

3. Thread the Mini PCI card antenna cables back through the hole in the base of the computer so that they are accessible from the bottom of the computer.   4. Connect the display cable to the system board.   5. Reroute the display cable into the cable channel.   6. Replace the hinge cover .   7. If ...

  Removing the Display Bezel     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the display assembly .   3. Remove the six rubber screw-covers/display bumpers.   4. Remove the two screw covers and the four shoulder screws.   5. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm ...

  Replacing the Display Bezel   1. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel.   2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the corners of the bezel.   3. Replace the four shoulder screws and two screw covers.   4. Replace the six ru...

  1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the display assembly .   3. Remove the display bezel .   4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm ground screw that attaches the display-panel ground wire to the display back cover.   5. Remove the eight M2 x 3-mm screws (fo...

    1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the display .   3. Remove the display bezel .   4. Slide the latch to the right and gently lift.   5. Remove the spring that attaches the latch to the display panel.   Replacing the Display Latch   1. Repl...

Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Palm Rest    Replacing the Palm Rest   Removing the Palm Rest     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the optical drive .   3. Remove the hinge cover.   4. Rem...

  9. Turn the computer top-side up and disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board.   10. Disconnect the LED board connector.   11. Lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer.   Replacing the Palm Rest   1. Align the palm rest with the bottom plastics and gently snap it into pla...

Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery    Replacing the Coin-Cell battery   Removing the Coin-Cell Battery     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the hinge cover .   3. Re...

Back to Contents Page   Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Speakers    Replacing the Speakers   Removing the Speakers     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the hinge cover .   3. Remove the keyboard .   4. Remove the ...

Back to Contents Page   Subwoofer Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Subwoofer    Replacing the Subwoofer   Removing the Subwoofer   If you ordered a subwoofer with your computer, it is already installed. To remove and replace a subwoofer:   1. Follow the instructions in " Befor...

Back to Contents Page   USB Port Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the USB Port Board    Replacing the USB Port Board   Removing the USB Port Board     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the hinge cover .   3. Remove the key...

Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly    Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly     1. Follow the instructions i...

Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Microprocessor Module    Replacing the Microprocessor Module   Removing the Microprocessor Module     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the hinge...

  8. Lift the microprocessor module from the ZIF socket.   Replacing 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 ...

Back to Contents Page   Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly    Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly   Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly     1. Follow the instructions in " Before W...

Back to Contents Page   System Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the System Fans    Replacing the System Fans   Removing the System Fans     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the hinge cover.   3. Remove the keyboard .   4. ...

  Replacing the System Fans   1. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on the system board.   2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (two on each fan).   3. Connect the cable for each fan to the system board. Back to Contents Page   1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 fan cable 4 fan...

Back to Contents Page   MCH Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the MCH Heat Sink    Replacing the MCH Heat Sink   Removing the MCH Heat Sink     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the...

Back to Contents Page   PC Card Cage Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the hard drive .   3. Remove the optical drive .   4. Remove the hinge cover .   5. Remove the keyboard .   6. Remove the display as...

Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the System Board    Replacing the System Board   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 replace...

  23. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.   24. Remove the system board, slowly easing the connectors out of their access holes on the back and side of the computer base: a.   With the back of the computer facing you, grasp the upper-right corner of the system board and lift i...

Back to Contents Page   Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    Removing the Battery Latch Assembly    Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly   Removing the Battery Latch Assembly     1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."   2. Remove the h...

  9. Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe.   10. Remove the plastic battery-latch assembly by twisting the assembly slightly and lifting it out of the channel and away from the computer base.   Replacing the Battery Lat...

Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 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 on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The comput...

Back to Contents Page   Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual    USB Connector    Video Connector    S-Video TV-Out Connector    IEEE 1394 Connector   USB Connector   Video Connector   S-Video TV-Out Connector   Pin   Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND   Pin   Si...