dell inspiron 8200 User Manual

							Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8200
 
NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct 
diameter and length. Ensure that the screw is properly aligned with its \
corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. 
Hard-Drive Door Security:
M3 x 5 mm (1 each)
  Keyboard to Bottom Case:
M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one in 
memory door and one in Mini 
PCI door)
 Display to Bottom 
Case:
M2.5 x 6 mm (3 
each; 2 at back of 
computer; 1 at 
display flex-cable 
strain relief)
 
Display Bezel:
Rubber screw covers (4 each)
Plastic screw covers (2 each)
M2.5 x 4 mm (6 each)
  Display Panel to Display 
Mounting Bracket:
M2 x 3 mm (6 each)
 
Flex-Cable Mounting Bracket to 
Top Cover:
Video Graphics 
Board:
M2.5 x 8 (3 each)
 
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M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each)
 
Palm Rest to
Bottom Case:
M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)
 
Palm Rest Bracket:
M2.5 x 4 mm (4 each)
  System Board:
M2.5 x 4 mm captive washer 
(3 each)
 
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)
  LED Board:
M2 x 4 mm (2 each)
 
Fan:
M2 x 4 mm (3 each)
  Memory Module/Modem Cover:
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each) 
Modem Daughter 
Card:
M2 x 3 mm (1 each)
 
Mini PCI Card:
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)
   
 
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							System Components: Dell Inspiron 8200
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System Components 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200
NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes 
that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in rever\
se 
order. 
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							System Components: Dell Inspiron 8200
 
1 display assembly 7main battery
2 hinge cover 8device in module 
bay
3 microprocessor thermal-
cooling assembly 9
fixed optical drive
4 system board 10palm rest
5 hard drive 11keyboard
6 bottom case   
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							Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200
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Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200
  Hard Drive
  Fixed Optical Drive 
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your 
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not \
covered 
by your warranty. 
Hard Drive
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical 
outlet and remove any installed batteries. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer. 
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the drive by its 
edges (do not squeeze the top of the case), and avoid dropping it. 
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							Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200
 
1 bottom of computer
2 M3 x 5-mm screw
3 hard drive door
Removing the Hard Drive 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw. 
3.  Pull the hard drive out. 
Replacing the Hard Drive 
1.  Push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is flush wit\
h the  computer case. 
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							Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200
2.  Push down on the drive until it snaps into place. 
3.  Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door. 
Fixed Optical Drive 
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical 
outlet and remove any installed batteries. 
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by 
periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer. 
 
1 captive screw
2 pull tab
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							Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive: Dell Inspiron 8200
Removing the Fixed Optical Drive 
1.  Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer. 
3.  Turn the computer over (to keep the captive screw from interfering with\
 the pull  tab) and pull out the pull tab. 
4.  Use the pull tab to remove the fixed optical drive. 
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							System Upgrades: Dell Inspiron 8200
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System Upgrades 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200
  Memory Modules
  Modem Daughter Card
  Mini PCI Card
Memory Modules
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any 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 unpainted metal on the computer. 
Removing the Memory Module/Modem Cover 
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