Dell Inspiron 8000 Parts Manual

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Mini PCI Card Assembly
 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed batteries.
 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
You must remove the optional Mini PCI card assembly before the system 
board assembly can be removed. A Mini PCI card assembly may consist of a 
modem, a network adapter, a modem and network adapter combination, or 
a wireless network adapter. A modem, network adapter, or modem and 
network adapter combination must be connected to the wiring harness as 
appropriate; a wireless network adapter must be connected to the system’s 
internal antenna.
Removing the Mini PCI Card Assembly
1Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw and lift out the Mini PCI card cover.
M2.5 x 20-mm screw
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3To release the Mini PCI card assembly, spread the m etal securing tabs 
until the assembly pops up slightly.
4Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness or internal antenna.
5Lift out the assembly and disconnect any attached cables.
Replacing the Mini PCI Card Assembly
1Align the Mini PCI card assembly with the connector at a 45-degree 
angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector.
2Depending on what type of Mini PCI card you are installing, either 
connect the wiring harness to the Mini PCI card assembly, or connect 
the mini-coax antenna cable to the Mini PCI card assembly and to the 
internal antenna. 
 NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the 
connections. 
wiring 
harness 
						

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 NOTICE: If a wireless network adapter card contains two mini-coax antenna 
connectors, connect the mini-coax cable to the 
outermost antenna connector as 
shown. 
 NOTICE: If you are installing a wireless network adapter, fold and tuck the 
unused wiring harness into the slot so that it does not interfere with the cover.
3
Pivot the Mini PCI card assembly down until it clicks into place.
4Replace the Mini PCI card assembly cover.
Keyboard Assembly
 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed batteries.
 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
mini-coax 
antenna cableoutermost
antenna connector
on card
connection to internal
system antenna
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Removing the Keyboard Assembly
1Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Turn the computer over and remove the four screws labeled with a 
“circle K.”
3Turn the computer over and open the display.
 NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keyboard. The keycaps are fragile, 
easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace.
4
Insert a pry stick under the blank key to pry up the keyboard.
M2.5 x 20-mm screws (4) 
						

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5Lift the right end of the keyboard, and slide it slightly to the right to 
disengage the tabs at the left end.
6Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the 
computer.
keyboard scalloped edge 
of blank key 
						

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7Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside.
Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
1While bracing the keyboard assembly upright on its left end, connect 
the keyboard cable to the interface connector on the system board.
 NOTICE: Position the keyboard/track stick flex cable so that it is not pinched 
when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly.
2
Insert the metal tabs at the left end of the keyboard under the edge of 
the bottom case assembly, and fit the keyboard into place.
3Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush 
with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest.
4Reinstall the four screws in the holes labeled “circle K.”
keyboard cable 
						

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Display and Bezel Assembly
 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed batteries.
 NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
M2.5 x 6-mm screws (3) hinge cover
display
bottom case assembly
flex cable 
						

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Removing the Hinge Cover
1Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Use a nonmarring tool to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at 
each side of the computer.
3Open the display and lift off the hinge cover.
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Removing the Display Assembly
1Remove the hinge cover.
2Remove the M2.5 x 6-mm screw that secures the flex cable to the 
strain relief, and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from 
the video card.
M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2) 
						

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 NOTICE: When reconnecting the flex cable, press down on both ends of the 
connector, not in the middle. Pressing the middle of the connector can damage 
fragile components.
3
Open the display and remove the two screws (marked with a “circle 
D”) that secure the display assembly to the bottom case assembly.
4With the display in an upright position, lift the display assembly from 
the bottom case assembly.
M2.5 x 6-mm screw 
strain relief pull loop
flex cable