Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 5000 Series
Screw Counts and Locations
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
You may find it helpful to print the following table to use for keeping the screws organized as you disassemble the computer. The table lists the components from right to left in the order that they are to be removed from the computer.
Memory | Modem | ||
1 | 2 | 2 |
|
Hinge Covers | Keyboard | Thermal Shield | |
2 | 2 (from top) | 4 | (silver) for Inspiron 5000 |
(piece across top of keyboard) |
| 5 | (silver) for Inspiron 5000e |
Processor Module
3 for Inspiron 5000
2 for Inspiron 5000e
Diskette Drive
2 (bottom of system)
Support Rail
7 (back of computer)
4 (through top of support rail)
(including the fan and the plastic strip)
LCD Hinges
4 (2 per hinge)
Palmrest
3 (from the top)
4 (bottom of media bay)
5 (bottom of battery bay)
3 (bottom of
5 (deep wells in base)
Infrared Board
No screws
(Remove the
Video Board
1 (silver)
Speakers and Volume Board
9 (do not unscrew the speakers)
(including both speakers and the volume board)
System Board
2 (serial port nuts)
2 (parallel port nuts)
2 (VGA port nuts)
2 (APR/PPR port nuts)
2 (screws into base)
2 | 8 (4 per side) |
4 | Panel |
| |
| 6 (3 per side) |
4 (2 each)
4 (2 each)
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