Dell 5100, 5150 manual Installing the System Board, Replace the display assembly

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20.Lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics.

Installing the System Board

1.Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics.

2.Replace the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.

3.Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the left antenna, which is located between the hard drive and optical drive cages, to the system board (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 only).

4.Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the optical drive cage to the system board.

5.Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the hard drive cage to the system board.

6.Replace the battery bay shield, and reinstall the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the shield to the system board.

7.Replace the speakers.

8.Replace the microprocessor.

NOTICE: Before you replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, wipe the thermal grease off of the assembly with a clean paper towel. Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.

9.Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.

10.Replace the palm rest.

11.Replace the video card and EMI shield that you removed from the old system board.

12.Replace the display assembly.

13.Replace the keyboard.

14.Replace the Mini PCI card, modem, and memory module(s) that you removed from the old system board.

15.Replace the CD or DVD drive.

16.Replace the hard drive.

17.Insert the battery into the battery bay.

18.Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet.

NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag sequence into the BIOS of the replacement system board.

19.Turn on the computer.

20.Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Model PP07L and PP08L June Rev. A01 Base Plastics Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Before You BeginScrew Identification Recommended ToolsComputer Orientation Page Back to Contents Flashing the Bios Removing the Microprocessor Module Microprocessor ModuleReplace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Installing the Microprocessor ModuleDisplay Display AssemblyDisplay Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display PanelRemoving the Display Latch Assembly Display Latch AssemblyInstalling the Display Panel Installing the Display Latch Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard DriveHard Drive Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardInstalling the Keyboard Back to Contents EMI Shield EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm RestVideo Card Removing the Video CardPalm Rest Installing the Video CardBack to Contents USB Connector Pinout Assignments for I/O ConnectorsVideo TV-Out Connector Ieee 1394 Connector Video ConnectorRemoving the Speakers SpeakersInstalling the Speakers Removing the System Board System BoardPage Replace the display assembly Installing the System BoardSystem Components Back to Contents Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Model PP07L and PP08L June Rev. A01 Removing the Memory Modules Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI CardMemory Removing the CD or DVD Drive Installing the Memory ModulesCD or DVD Drive Removing the Modem Installing the CD or DVD DriveModem Installing the Modem Removing the Mini PCI Card Mini PCI Card Inspiron 5100 and 5150 OnlyInstalling the Mini PCI Card
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5100, 5150 specifications

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