Page 2 - Module Cover; Removing the Module Cover
Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover Removing the Module Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the screw that secur...
Page 4 - Battery Extension Board; Removing the Battery Extension Board
Back to Contents Page Battery Extension Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Battery Extension Board Replacing the Battery Extension Board Removing the Battery Extension Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the...
Page 5 - Replacing the Battery Extension Board
13. Disconnect the battery extension board from system board connector and lift the battery extension board out of the computer base. Replacing the Battery Extension Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the battery extension board with the system board connector and ...
Page 6 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes ...
Page 8 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BI...
Page 10 - Bluetooth Card; Removing the Bluetooth Card
Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Bluetooth Card Bluetooth Board If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth...
Page 11 - Replacing the Bluetooth Card; Bluetooth Board; Removing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Connect the Bluetooth card to the connector on the Bluetooth board. 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the Bluetooth board. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 5. Replace ...
Page 12 - Replacing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the Bluetooth board with the slot on the palm rest and stick the Bluetooth board on the palm rest. 3. Route the Bluetooth board cable through the routing guide and connect it to the system board connector. ...
Page 13 - Removing the Camera Module
Back to Contents Page Camera Module (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly )....
Page 15 - Center Control Cover; Removing the Center Control Cover
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover Removing the Center Control Cover 1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). ...
Page 16 - Replacing the Center Control Cover
Replacing the Center Control Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the tabs on the center control cover with the slots on the palm rest and snap the cover in place. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base. 4. Replace the b...
Page 17 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Follow the procedures from step 2 to step 17 in Removing the...
Page 19 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module; Replacing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor H...
Page 21 - Processor Heat Sink; Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Follow the procedures from step 2 to step 17 in Re...
Page 22 - Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the five captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink). 3. Turn the system board ov...
Page 23 - Display; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery...
Page 24 - Replacing the Display Assembly; Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Re...
Page 25 - Replacing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
4. Remove the display bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). Display Panel Removing the D...
Page 26 - Replacing the Display Panel
7. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Replace the four screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 3. Align the screw ho...
Page 27 - Display Panel Cable; Removing the Display Panel Cable
Display Panel Cable Removing the Display Panel Cable 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel ). 4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Pa...
Page 28 - ExpressCard Reader Board; Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Reader Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board Replacing the ExpressCard Reader Board Removing the ExpressCard Reader Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing...
Page 29 - Replacing the ExpressCard Reader Board
Replacing the ExpressCard Reader Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the ExpressCard reader board with the system board connector and press the board into place. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the ExpressCard reader board to the computer base. 4. Replace th...
Page 30 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the two screws tha...
Page 31 - Replacing the Hard Drive
5. Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 6. Remove the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive...
Page 32 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the center control cover (see Removi...
Page 33 - Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the system board connector. 3. Align the six tabs on the keyboard with the slots on the ...
Page 34 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Bat...
Page 35 - Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 3. Using a small screwdriver, place the latch spring over the hook on the computer base. 4. Push the plastic clips on the battery release latch into the hole ...
Page 38 - Wireless Mini-Card; Removing the Mini-Card
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Wireless Local Area Netw...
Page 39 - Replacing the Mini-Card
Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. 3. Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. 4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system bo...
Page 40 - Optical Drive Board; Removing the Optical Drive Board
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Board Replacing the Optical Drive Board Removing the Optical Drive Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Boa...
Page 41 - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the screw that s...
Page 43 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the module cover (see Removing t...
Page 45 - Replacing the Palm Rest
16. Starting at the right or left of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base. 17. Lift the palm rest off the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the palm rest on the computer base and gent...
Page 46 - Power Button Board; Removing the Power Button Board
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board Removing the Power Button Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Rem...
Page 47 - Replacing the Power Button Board
12. Lift the power button board off the palm rest. Replacing the Power Button Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the holes on the power button board with the protrusion on the palm rest and stick it in place. 3. Slide the power button board cable into the system ...
Page 48 - Battery; Replacing the Battery
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position until it clicks ...
Page 49 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers; Replacing the Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ). 3. Remove the two screws that secure...
Page 51 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Bat...
Page 52 - Replacing the System Board
16. Lift the system board out of the computer base. 17. Turn the system board over. 18. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink ). 19. Remove the processor module (see Removing the Processor Module ). 20. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell...
Page 53 - Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
17. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive ). 18. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s) ). 19. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover ). 20. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). 21. Turn on the computer. 22. Enter th...
Page 55 - USB Module; Removing the USB Module
Back to Contents Page USB Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Removing the USB Module Replacing the USB Module Removing the USB Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the module cover (see Removi...
Page 56 - Replacing the USB Module
Replacing the USB Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the hole on the USB module with the protrusion on the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that secures the USB module to the computer base. 4. Route the USB module cable and connect it to the system board conn...
