dell inspiron 8100 User Manual
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3. Remove the hinge cover.
4. Remove the
display assembly.
5. Remove the
palm rest assembly.
6. On the underside of the palm rest, disconnect the flex cable from th\
e ZIF connector.
7. Remove the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws securing the palm rest bracket.
8. While supporting the flex cable, lift out the palm rest bracket and \
turn it over.
NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computers RTC and
NVRAM when the computer is turned...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48075/w64_dell-inspiron-8100-115.png "Page 116
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3. Remove the hinge cover.
4. Remove the
display assembly.
5. Remove the
palm rest assembly.
6. On the underside of the palm rest, disconnect the flex cable from th\
e ZIF connector.
7. Remove the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws securing the palm rest bracket.
8. While supporting the flex cable, lift out the palm rest bracket and \
turn it over.
NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computers RTC and
NVRAM when the computer is turned...")
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10. Remove the reserve battery: a. Pry the reserve battery free from the metal palm rest bracket.
b. Remove the foam-pad remnants from the palm rest bracket.
Replacing the Reserve Battery
1. Seat the reserve battery and press it into place.
2. Connect the reserve battery cable.
3. Place the palm rest bracket loosely in the palm rest, and connect th\
e palm rest flex cable to the ZIF connector.
4. Replace the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws that...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48075/w64_dell-inspiron-8100-116.png "Page 117
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10. Remove the reserve battery: a. Pry the reserve battery free from the metal palm rest bracket.
b. Remove the foam-pad remnants from the palm rest bracket.
Replacing the Reserve Battery
1. Seat the reserve battery and press it into place.
2. Connect the reserve battery cable.
3. Place the palm rest bracket loosely in the palm rest, and connect th\
e palm rest flex cable to the ZIF connector.
4. Replace the two M2.5 x 4-mm screws that...")
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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.
The system boards BIOS contains the system service tag number, which is\
also
visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of the computer. The replaceme\
nt kit for the
system board assembly...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48075/w64_dell-inspiron-8100-117.png "Page 118
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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.
The system boards BIOS contains the system service tag number, which is\
also
visible on a bar-code label on the bottom of the computer. The replaceme\
nt kit for the
system board assembly...")
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NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a
flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replaceme\
nt
microprocessor.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
hard drive and fixed optical drive.
3. Remove any installed
Mini PCI cards.
4. If migrating the memory, remove all installed
memory modules.
5. Remove the
keyboard...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48075/w64_dell-inspiron-8100-118.png "Page 119
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NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a
flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replaceme\
nt
microprocessor.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
hard drive and fixed optical drive.
3. Remove any installed
Mini PCI cards.
4. If migrating the memory, remove all installed
memory modules.
5. Remove the
keyboard...")
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Battery and Media Bay Latch Assemblies
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Battery and Media Bay Latch Assemblies
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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 and Replacing the Battery and Media
Bay Latch Assemblies
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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 and Replacing the Battery and Media
Bay Latch Assemblies
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1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the
hinge cover.
4. Remove the
display assembly.
5. Remove the
palm rest assembly.
6. Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the\
snap tabs in the center of the latch.
Apply downward pressure to the tabs while squeezing them together (twee\
zers
work well) to eject the latch button from the bottom of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48075/w64_dell-inspiron-8100-121.png "Page 122
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1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the
hinge cover.
4. Remove the
display assembly.
5. Remove the
palm rest assembly.
6. Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the\
snap tabs in the center of the latch.
Apply downward pressure to the tabs while squeezing them together (twee\
zers
work well) to eject the latch button from the bottom of...")
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Replacing the Battery Charger Board
Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with the screw holes \
on the bottom
case assembly, and then press the battery charger board down into its co\
nnector.
LED Board
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed batteries.
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Replacing the Battery Charger Board
Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with the screw holes \
on the bottom
case assembly, and then press the battery charger board down into its co\
nnector.
LED Board
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed batteries.
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Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 and Replacing the Battery and Media Bay Latch Assemblies file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (48 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Remove the palm rest assembly. 6. Remove a latch button from the bottom case assembly by squeezing the\ snap tabs in the center of the latch. Apply downward pressure to the tabs while squeezing them together (twee\ zers work well) to eject the latch button from the bottom of the case withou\ t loosening the upper latch assembly (spring and slider). If the upper latch assem\ bly does come loose: a. Reinsert the spring onto the slider, and reinstall both pieces in th\ e latch housing on the inside of the case. b. Ensure that the slider is inserted so that the side with the two bum\ ps is facing the back of the case, and the surface with the wear ribs is facin\ g the bottom of the case. 7. Hold the upper latch assembly in place while you snap the new latch \ button in from underneath the base, making certain the snap tabs are fully engaged\ in the slider. 8. Ensure that the newly installed latch assembly moves smoothly and fr\ eely when pushed and released. Battery Charger Board file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (49 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 Battery Charger Board 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard assembly. 3. Remove the hinge cover. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Remove the palm rest assembly. 6. Lift out the video card. 7. Lift the battery charger board out of the system board connector. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (50 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 Replacing the Battery Charger Board Align the screw holes on the battery charger board with the screw holes \ on the bottom case assembly, and then press the battery charger board down into its co\ nnector. LED Board NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (51 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 LED Board 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the hinge cover. 3. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws. 4. Pull the LED board away from its connector. Replacing the LED Board 1. Align the two screw holes with the two mounting holes on the bottom \ case assembly, and press the board into its connector. 2. Replace the two M2 x 4-mm screws. Fan Assembly file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (52 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 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 Fan Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the system board. 3. Remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws from the fan assembly. 4. Disconnect the two fan cables from the system board. 5. Pull the fan assembly away from the back-panel bracket. NOTICE: When reconnecting the fan cables, connect the shorter cable to the connector closest to the fan assembly. Route both cables so that they wi\ ll not be pinched by the thermal cooling assembly. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (53 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 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 Protective Covers From the RJ-11 and RJ-45 Connectors 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove one or both of the plastic connector covers (one or both of \ the covers may be installed) by slipping a nonmarring tool into the cutout at the \ top and pivoting the tool up to disengage the inner securing tab. To replace a connector cover, orient the cover notch-side-up and snap it\ into the file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (54 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100 connector cutout. Removing the RJ-11/RJ-45 Board 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the system board. 3. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw from the RJ-11/RJ-45 board. NOTICE: The plastic tab is fragile; pull it back only far enough to remove the board assembly. 4. Reach into the enclosure and, while pulling the tall plastic tab awa\ y from the board assembly to release it, lift out the assembly. When replacing the RJ-11/RJ-45 board assembly, protect the wiring harnes\ s by routing it between the plastic posts as shown in the following figure. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/8100/remove.htm (55 of 56) \ [2/28/2004 7:37:23 AM]
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