dell inspiron 7500 User Manual

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Figure 2.  Port Replicator 
5. Remove the main batter y from the batter y compartment (see Figure 3). 
Unlock the latch lock on the bottom of the computer by flipping it toward the back 
of the computer. Slide the latch release in the direction of the arrow. Keep holding 
the latch release with one hand while pulling the batter y out of the compartment 
with the other.
1Release handles 
						

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Figure 3.  Battery Compartment 
6. Remove PC Cards (see Figure 4).
NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to select 
and stop a card before removing it from the computer. If you do not 
remove the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data from 
open application programs.
To remove PC Cards from the top connector, press the top eject button. When 
the button slides out, press it again to release the card. Gently remove the card. 
Press the eject button again until it is flush with the computer casing. Grasp the 
end of the card, and pull it completely from the slot. 
To remove PC Cards from the bottom connector, follow the same procedure. 1Latch lock (unlocked position)
2Batter y
3Latch release 
						

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Figure 4.  PC Card Removal
7. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly (see Figure 5). 
Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard-disk drive into the bottom of 
the computer. The front edge of the cover pops up slightly. Slide the hard-disk 
drive toward the front of the computer and then lift the drive out of the computer.
NOTICE: When the hard-disk drive is not in the computer, store it in a 
hard-disk drive case to protect it from exposure to static electricity. 
NOTICE: Handle the hard-disk drive gently and don’t bump or drop the 
drive. Rough handling of the drive could induce failure or loss of data.
Figure 5.  Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal 
1Hard-disk drive
2Hinge
3Captive screws (2) 
						

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8. Remove the memory module covers (see Figure 6). 
Slide the memor y module cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow, 
and then remove the cover.
Figure 6.  Memory Module Covers
To replace a cover, place it over the opening, leaving a small gap along the 
rounded edge, and then slide the cover toward the outside of the computer until 
it snaps into place.
9. Remove the memory modules (see Figure 7).
Carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the memor y module socket to dis-
engage the module from the socket. The module should pop up slightly. Then pull 
the memor y module out of the socket. 1Video card cover
2Memory module cover
2bottom of computer
1 
						

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Figure 7.  Memory Modules 
1Slot 1
2Memor y module
3Slot 2 
						

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10. Remove the video card (see Figure 8).
Remove the two 3-mm screws securing the video card. Gently pull the video card 
off of the connectors on the bottom of the system 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.
Inspect the two thermal pads on the bottom of the system board and replace 
them if necessary.
Figure 8.  Video Card Removal
13-mm screws (2)
2Video card
3Video card 
connectors (2)
2
bottom of computer
3
1 
						

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11. If present, remove the module from the MegaBay™ (see Figure 9).
Unlock the latch lock by flipping it toward the back of the computer. Slide the latch 
release in the direction of the arrow. Keep holding the latch release with one hand 
while pulling the combo module or second batter y straight out of the MegaBay 
with the other.
Figure 9.  Media Bay Module Removal 
Recommended Tools
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the following 
procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the com-
puter becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs 
these procedures.1Latch release
2Media bay module
3Latch lock (unlocked position) 
						

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Most of the procedures require the use of one or more of the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver 
Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver
Antistatic grounding strap
Dental pick
Small scribe or nylon flat blade
Nut drivers (5 mm and 5.5 mm)
Screw Identification and Tightening
NOTICE: The correct-length screw must be used when reinstalling a screw. 
Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make sure that the screw is 
properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.
NOTICE: During the removal and replacement procedures, you will see 
Kapton tape in many places on the computer. When reinstalling or replac-
ing parts, be sure to replace the Kapton tape correctly to retain the 
electrical protection and noise reduction the tape provides.
Be careful not to scratch the computer plastic case by allowing screws to get 
between the disassembly surface and the plastic case. Dell suggests a soft padded 
work surface.
The Inspiron 7500 contains many screws of various sizes. To help keep track of the 
screws, use a tackle or pill box as a storage device. Use Table 1 as a location template 
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Table 1.  Screw Identification and Location
Hard-disk drive Combo module Keyboard LCD panel (15-inch) XGA
4X K-head M3x3L  2X K-head, M2x2.5L
3X K-head, M2.5x3L
8X K-head M2x3L 4X pan head, 
M2.5x20L 1X 0143E SCR, 
M2.5x.45P+3FP-ZK 
2X 7043E SCR, 
M2.5x.45+10FP-ZK-NL
6X 8043E SCR, 2.5x.45+6P-
ZK-NL
LCD panel (15-inch) 
SXGA+LCD panel (15.4-inch) 
SXGA Thermal shield Display assembly
8X 3319U SCR, M2x3, 
KSH, MSCR, CPS, LKG
2X 7043E SCR, 
M2.5x.45+10FP-ZK, NL2X 0300U SCR, 2.5x8, 
KSH, MSCR, CPS
8X 9200U SCR, M2x4, 
KSH, MSCR, CPS1X K-head, M2.5x4L
4X flat head, M2x4L 4X binding head, M2.5x6L 
Front bezel Palmrest assembly IR board Hard-disk drive heat shield
4X binding head, M2.5x6L  4X binding head, 
M2.5x6L 
6X K-head, M2.5x4L
1X K-head, M2.5x4L 2X K-head M2.5x4L  5X K-head M2.5x4L 
Touch pad assembly Speakers PC Card heat sink Heat exchanger/fan
4X K-head M2.5x4L
3X K-head M2.5x4L5X K-head M2.5x4L  2X K-head, M2.5x4L  2X binding head, M2x5L 
Processor board Hinge saddles Left hinge saddle Right hinge saddle
3X binding head, M2x5L  1X binding head, 
M2.5x6L 4X K-head, M2.5x4L
1X binding head, 
M2.5x10L
1X pan head, 
M2.5x20L 4X K-head, M2.5x4L 
1X pan head, M2.5x20L 
1X binding head M2.5x10L 
RJ-11 card System board PC Card cage Audio thermal shield
1X K-head, M2.5x4L  3X K-head, M2.5x4L  1X K-head, M2.5x4L
4X pan head, 
M2x18L 1X binding head, M2.5x10L 
Latch assembly
1X K-head, M2.5x4L
2X K-head, M2.5x4L    
						

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Exploded View of Computer
Figure 10.  Computer Components 
1Hard-disk drive
2Batter y
3Combo module
4Thermal shield
5Keyboard
6Display assembly
7Hinge covers