Dell Inspiron 7000 Service Guide

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9. Remove the memory modules.
Carefully spread the inner metal tabs of the memory module socket to dis-
engage the module from the socket. The module should pop up slightly. 
Then pull the memory module out of the socket (see Figure 4-9).
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10. Remove the video card.
Remove the two 3-mm screws securing the video card (see Figure 4-10). 
Gently pull the video card off of the connectors on the bottom of the sys-
tem board by lifting it at the notches located between the screws. Do not 
rock the card to remove it because this may damage the connectors.
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Inspect the two thermal pads on the bottom of the system board and 
replace them if necessary.
memory module 
sockets (2) bottom of computer
memory module 
metal tabs
video card
bottom of computer
video card 
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11. If present, remove the combo module or secondary battery from the 
options bay.
Unlock the latch lock by flipping it toward the back of the computer (see 
Figure 4-11). Slide the latch release in the direction of the arrow. Keep hold-
ing the latch release with one hand while pulling the combo module or 
secondary battery straight out of the options bay with the other.
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NOTE: If the computer is booted with a diskette drive or secondary battery 
in the options bay, you must reboot after installing the combo module in 
the options bay.
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Some of the computer’s interface connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) 
connectors. These connectors are not removable; they must be released to 
disconnect a cable from them.
To disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps: 
1. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or dental pick under the movable part 
of the connector (see Figure 4-12).
For most ZIFs, carefully pry up first one end of the movable part of the con-
nector and then the other end. Some ZIFs may need to be lifted in the 
center.
bottom of computer
combo module or secondar y battery latch lock 
(unlocked position)
latch 
release 
						

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2. Pull up gently on the movable part of the connector until the cable is 
released.
3. Grasp the cable and pull it out of the connector.
To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector, follow these steps: 
1. Use the flat-blade screwdriver or dental pick to open the movable part of 
the ZIF connector.
2. Orient the end of the cable with the ZIF connector, and insert the end of 
the cable into the connector.
3. While holding the cable in place, close the ZIF connector.
To ensure a firm connection, make sure that the ZIF connector is completely 
closed. 
						

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Exploded views of the computer, the 13.3-inch and 14.1-inch display assem-
blies, the palmrest assembly, and the base assembly are shown in 
Figures 4-13, 4-14, 4-15, 4-16, and 4-17, respectively. 
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hinge covers (2)
keyboard
display assembly
thermal shield
hard-disk drive
batter y combo 
module 
						

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front bezel
LCD panel
carrier tray
LCD 
brackets (2)
hinges (2)
back cover
inverter boardLCD wire harness
CCFL cable 
						

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front bezel
LCD panel
carrier tray
LCD 
brackets (2)
hinges (2)
back cover
inverter boardLCD wire harness
CCFL cable
interposer 
board
inverter board 
shield 
						

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palmrest
speaker wire 
harness
IR board
display latch
display latch
spring
touch pad board
touch pad
bracket
right speaker
cover
touch pad 
button board
hard-disk drive 
heat shield
speakers (2)
left speaker
cover 
						

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DC-DC board
processor board
right hinge 
saddle left hinge saddle
audio card audio thermal shieldPC Card cage audio bezelPC card heat sink
bracket
system board
LED board
heat 
exchanger/fan
Kensington lock
latch assembly
MPEG-2 card
MPEG-2 
card-carrier 
tray
plastic base
SODIMM heat 
sink
RJ-11 card 
						

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This section contains a parts list and procedures for removing and replacing 
factory components and subassemblies. This information is provided for refer-
ence only. Dell does not recommend removal and replacement of these parts 
in the field. 
Table 4-1 lists the factory repair parts and assemblies available for the com-
puter. Some parts may only be available as part of a kit or assembly. The 
subsections in this chapter provide instructions for removing and replacing 
these parts and assemblies. Customer kits are those parts or assemblies that 
are replaceable by a customer.
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System Board
System Board Assembly ASSY,SYS,PLN,NBK,I7000
System Board SYS,PLN,NBK,I7000
Plastic Frame SPCR,PLSTC,MTHBD,NBK,I7000 
System/Keyboard BIOS IC,BIOS,SYS,NBK,I7000 
I/O Bracket BRKT,MET,I/O,NBK,I7000
PC Card Cage Assembly ASSY,CAGE,MET,PCMCIA,I7000
PC Card Cage Top Half
PC Card Cage Bottom Half
Saddle Hinge, Bracket Right PLT,BRACE,HNG,LCD,RT,NBK,I7000
Saddle Hinge, Bracket Left PLT,BRACE,HNG,LCD,LF,NBK,I7000 
Standoffs, Processor Board STDF,6-32X1/4,HEX,CS,PRM,I7000
Standoff, DC/DC Board STDF,4-40X.3,HEX,CS,DCDC,I7000
Standoff, Port Connector STDF,M2.5X4.14,5.5HEX,BRS 
Standoff, I/O Connector STDF,4-40X6,4.8HEX,BRS
PC Card Heat Sink HTSNK,PCMCIA,NBK,I7000
Audio Thermal Shield PLT,MET,PCMCIA,NBK,I7000 
Audio Card CRD,INTFC,AUD,NBK,I7000
DC/DC Board CRD,INTFC,DC/DC,NBK,I7000 
Audio Bezel CVR,PLSTC,AUD JK,NBK,I7000 
Processor Board (PRM/MMO)
266MHz Processor Board  PRM,5PP266,266M,512K,AGP 
300MHz Processor Board (PRM) PRM,5PP300,300M,512K,AGP 
						

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Heat Sink Assembly
Heat Exchanger Assembly ASSY,CAGE,MET,THRM SOLN,I7000 
Heat Exchanger, Metal Plate PLT,MET,CPU,NBK,I7000
SODIMM Heat Sink  HTSNK,DIMM,PRM,NBK,I7000 
PMThermal Solution, Metal Blocks w/ Fan CAGE,MET,THRM SOLN,CPU,I7000 
Fan FAN,25MMX25MM,5V,03W,I7000
Spacer SPCR,PLSTC,FAN,NBK,I7000 
Thermal Kit ASSY,PAD,THRM,INTFC,NBK,I7000 
Thermal Pad (Northbridge) PAD,THRM,INTFC,BX-CHIP,I7000
Thermal Pad (over processor) PAD,THRM,INTFC,CPU,I7000
Bottom Case
Bottom Plastic CVR,BTM,PLSTC,NBK,I7000 
Latch Assembly ASSY,LTCH,LKG,BTM,PLSTC,I7000 
Latch Cover (Outer) n/a
Latch Separator/Lock n/a
Right Latch n/a
Spring n/a
Left Latch n/a
Spring n/a
Cover Latch Spring n/a
Rubber Feet, Front FOOT,RBR,BTM,NBK,I7000 
LED Board CRD,INTFC,LED,NBK,I7000 
LED Board Cable CBL,INTFC,LED,NBK,I7000 
RJ-11 Cover CVR,SIDE,PLSTC,MDM,I7000 
Memory Door DOOR,PLSTC,BTM,RAM,NBK,I7000
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