Dell Inspiron 2500 Parts Manual

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4Starting on the left side, use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the six 
3-mm screws that secure the display panel in the top cover.
5Reinstall the display assembly bezel.
Display Latch Assembly
1Remove the hinge cover.
2Remove the screw securing the flex cable to its strain relief, and then 
use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the system board 
memory cache card. 
 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the 
connector, not in...

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3Remove the display assembly bezel. 
4Remove the display panel from the top cover.
5Remove the display latch by unsnapping the latch and captive spring.
  NOTICE: When replacing the display assembly latch, it may help to flex the 
cover slightly to allow more space while seating the latch. 

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Microprocessor Thermal Cooling 
Assembly
 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed battery.
  NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
microprocessor 
retaining clip
thermal cooling assembly 

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Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
1Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Remove the keyboard assembly.
3Remove the hinge cover.
 NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch 
the heat transfer areas on the thermal cooling assembly. The oils in your skin 
reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
4
Insert a pry stick into the latch mechanism at the left...

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Microprocessor Module
 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed battery.
 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Microprocessor Module
1Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Remove the keyboard assembly.
3Remove the hinge cover.
4Remove the microprocessor thermal...

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aLoosen the microprocessor socket cam lock screw. The location of 
the screw and the rotation direction may vary with the socket 
manufacturer; look for small icons indicating open and locked 
positions.
bUse the microprocessor extraction tool to remove the 
microprocessor module.
cTo remove the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. 
Do not bend the pins.
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
 NOTICE: After replacing the...

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When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners 
are aligned to the same height. If one or more corners of the module 
are higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly.
2Tighten the cam lock screw.
 NOTICE: Do not over or under tighten the screw. Tighten it until the screw 
indicator points to the closed or locked indicator on the socket.
3
Replace the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly.
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 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing the Video Memory Cache Card
1Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Remove the keyboard assembly.
3Remove the hinge cover.
4Remove the two 4-mm screws that secure the video memory cache 
card.
5Lift the video memory cache card out of the system board connector....

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Palm Rest Assembly
Removing and Replacing the Palm Rest Inserts
1Keep the display open, and tilt the computer back so that you can 
access the bottom of the computer.
2Slide and hold the latch release on the left side, and remove any device 
installed in the media bay.
3Slide and hold the latch release on the right side, and remove any 
battery installed in the battery bay.
4Locate the indentation under each palm rest insert, place your thumbs 
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5Remove the palm rest inserts.
6To replace a palm rest insert, align it with the slots on the computer. 
Then press along the outside edges of the palm rest insert until it 
snaps into place.
Repeat the process on each side.
palm rest inserts