Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual

Before You Begin

System Components

Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules

Color Insert Cover

Hard Drive

Bluetooth™ Card

Fan

Docking Doors

Keyboard

Display Assembly

Video Card

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Palm Rest

Microprocessor Module

Flashing the BIOS

Reserve Battery

System Board

Speakers

Base Latch

Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

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Model PP02X

August 2003 Rev. A02

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Dell 8500 manual Model PP02X August 2003 Rev. A02