dell inspiron 8000 removing and replacing parts User Manual

							Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000: Removing and Replacing Parts93
Display Assembly Bezel and Panel
 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed batteries.
display
panel
top cover flex cableM2.5 x 4-mm screws (6)
bezel 
latch rubber screw covers (4)
plastic screw
covers (2)
M2 x 3-mm screws (6)display assembly bezel
hinge coverplastic 
tabs (6) 
						

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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 Display Assembly Bezel
1Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Use a scribe to pry loose the four rubber screw covers located across the 
top of the bezel.
 HINT: The 14.1-inch 
display panel has two 
M2.5 x 4-mm screws at 
the top of the bezel and 
two at the bottom.3Remove the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws located across the top of the 
bezel.
4Use a scribe at the indentations to pry loose the plastic screw covers 
located at the bottom of the bezel. 
5Remove the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws located at the bottom of the 
bezel.
6Separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. 
The bezel is secured to the display assembly top cover with plastic tabs 
around the sides. Use a plastic scribe to help separate the bezel from 
the top cover.
Removing the Display Panel
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 video card. 
						

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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
Remove the display assembly bezel.
4Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw securing the plastic flex-cable 
mounting bracket to the top cover assembly.
5Remove the six M2 x 3-mm screws (three on each side) from the right 
and left sides of the panel.
6Lift the display panel and flex cable out of the top cover assembly. 
7Disconnect the flex cable from the two connectors (a ZIF and a 
standard connector) on the display panel assembly.
M2.5 x 6-mm screw 
strain relief pull loop
flex cable 
						

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Replacing the Display Panel
 HINT: Use a magnetic 
screwdriver to reassemble 
the display panel in the 
display.1Connect the flex cable to the two connectors on the back of the 
display panel.
2Place the display panel assembly in the top cover, taking care that the 
flex cable is in place and is not crushed or crimped.
3Reinstall the M2.5 x 4-mm screw that secures the flex-cable mounting 
bracket to the top cover.
ZIF connector
standard connector 
						

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4Starting on the left side, use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the six 
M2 x 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 video card. 
 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.  
						

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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.
M2.5 x 6-mm screw 
strain relief pull loop
flex cable 
						

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Microprocessor Thermal Cooling 
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.
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 side of the 
microprocessor retaining clip and pry open the clip.
5Lift out the thermal cooling assembly.
microprocessor 
thermal cooling 
assembly  
						

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Microprocessor Module
 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.
Removing the Microprocessor Module
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
Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly.
 NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module 
straight up. Do not bend the pins.
 5
Remove the microprocessor module. 
						

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 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the microprocessor when removing the cam lock 
screw, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor.
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.
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
 NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using 
a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the 
replacement microprocessor.
 NOTICE: If the computer is running Microsoft® Windows® Millennium 
Edition (Me), you need to download the operating system update utility for 
Windows Me from http://support.dell.com and install it before you upgrade the 
BIOS.
 NOTICE: Proper seating of the microprocessor module does not require force.
 NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in 
an intermittent connection and subsequent failures.
processor dye 
(do not touch)
 screwdriver
cam lock screw