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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1display
2 center control cover
3 computer base
3. Remove the center control cover: a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat agains\
t your work surface.
b. Starting on the left side of the computer, use a plastic scribe or flat-\
blade screw driver to pry up the center control cover.
c. Disconnect the center-control-cover flex cable from the system board connector using the pull-tab.
d. Lift the center control cover...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48077/w64_dell-inspiron-8500-8600-service-manual-35.png "Page 36
Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1display
2 center control cover
3 computer base
3. Remove the center control cover: a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat agains\
t your work surface.
b. Starting on the left side of the computer, use a plastic scribe or flat-\
blade screw driver to pry up the center control cover.
c. Disconnect the center-control-cover flex cable from the system board connector using the pull-tab.
d. Lift the center control cover...")
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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
2system board connector
4. Remove the keyboard: a. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws across the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard\
.
b. Rotate the keyboard up and slide it forward. c. Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboar\
d connector.
d. Pull up on the keyboard connector tab...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48077/w64_dell-inspiron-8500-8600-service-manual-36.png "Page 37
Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
2system board connector
4. Remove the keyboard: a. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws across the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard\
.
b. Rotate the keyboard up and slide it forward. c. Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboar\
d connector.
d. Pull up on the keyboard connector tab...")
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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
2keyboard
3 palm rest
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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
2keyboard
3 palm rest
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
Back to Contents Page
Display Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Assembly
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
instructions in your Owners Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (\
such as
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
Back to Contents Page
Display Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Assembly
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
instructions in your Owners Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (\
such as
the back panel) on the computer....")
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
3. Turn over the computer and open the display.
4. Remove the
central control cover.
5. Disconnect the display cable using the pull-tab, and release the cable f\
rom the four cable-routing clips.
NOTE: When you replace the display assembly, ensure that you route the
display cable under the EMI clip and cable-routing clips.
6. Lift the display out of the computer.
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
3. Turn over the computer and open the display.
4. Remove the
central control cover.
5. Disconnect the display cable using the pull-tab, and release the cable f\
rom the four cable-routing clips.
NOTE: When you replace the display assembly, ensure that you route the
display cable under the EMI clip and cable-routing clips.
6. Lift the display out of the computer.
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1 display
2 display cable connector
3 computer base
4 pull-tab
5 connector
6 EMI clip
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1 display
2 display cable connector
3 computer base
4 pull-tab
5 connector
6 EMI clip
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1 M2.5 x 4.5-mm shoulder
screws (2) 5
display bezel
2 shoulder screw covers (2) 6display panel
3 display bumpers (6) 7top cover
4 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (6) 8M2 x 3-mm screws
(9)
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1 M2.5 x 4.5-mm shoulder
screws (2) 5
display bezel
2 shoulder screw covers (2) 6display panel
3 display bumpers (6) 7top cover
4 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (6) 8M2 x 3-mm screws
(9)
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
Display Bezel
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
instructions in your Owners Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (\
such as
the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
central control cover.
3. Remove the
display...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/19/48077/w64_dell-inspiron-8500-8600-service-manual-42.png "Page 43
Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
Display Bezel
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
instructions in your Owners Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (\
such as
the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
central control cover.
3. Remove the
display...")
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
central control cover.
3. Remove the
display assembly.
4. Remove the
display bezel.
5. Remove the nine M2 x 3-mm screws from the display panel.
6. Lift the display panel, and rotate the display panel out of the top cove\
r.
7. Remove the yellow tape from the top display connector.
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the
central control cover.
3. Remove the
display assembly.
4. Remove the
display bezel.
5. Remove the nine M2 x 3-mm screws from the display panel.
6. Lift the display panel, and rotate the display panel out of the top cove\
r.
7. Remove the yellow tape from the top display connector.
8. Press in the tabs on both sides of the top display-cable...")
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
2top display-cable
connector
3 tabs
9. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the \
inverter connector.
1 top flex-cable connector
2 top display-cable
connector
3 pull-tab on bottom flex-
cable connector
10. Remove the yellow tape from above the bottom flex-cable connector.
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
2top display-cable
connector
3 tabs
9. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the \
inverter connector.
1 top flex-cable connector
2 top display-cable
connector
3 pull-tab on bottom flex-
cable connector
10. Remove the yellow tape from above the bottom flex-cable connector.
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Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual 1 display 2 display cable connector 3 computer base 4 pull-tab 5 connector 6 EMI clip file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/display.htm (3 of 8)\ [2/28/2004 6:32:41 AM]
Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 4.5-mm shoulder screws (2) 5 display bezel 2 shoulder screw covers (2) 6display panel 3 display bumpers (6) 7top cover 4 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (6) 8M2 x 3-mm screws (9) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/display.htm (4 of 8)\ [2/28/2004 6:32:41 AM]
Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owners Manual. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (\ such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the central control cover. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Use a plastic scribe to pry the eight display bumpers out of the screw h\ oles located on the front of the bezel. 5. Remove the eight M2.5 x 6-mm screws located on the front of the bezel. NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel. 6. Starting at the bottom of the display panel (by the DELL™ logo), us\ e your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover by lifting the inside e\ dge of the bezel away from the top cover. Display Panel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owners Manual. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the compute\ r. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/display.htm (5 of 8)\ [2/28/2004 6:32:41 AM]
Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the central control cover. 3. Remove the display assembly. 4. Remove the display bezel. 5. Remove the nine M2 x 3-mm screws from the display panel. 6. Lift the display panel, and rotate the display panel out of the top cove\ r. 7. Remove the yellow tape from the top display connector. 8. Press in the tabs on both sides of the top display-cable connector, and \ pull the display cable connector away from the top flex-cable connector. 1 top flex-cable connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/display.htm (6 of 8)\ [2/28/2004 6:32:41 AM]
Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual 2top display-cable connector 3 tabs 9. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the \ inverter connector. 1 top flex-cable connector 2 top display-cable connector 3 pull-tab on bottom flex- cable connector 10. Remove the yellow tape from above the bottom flex-cable connector. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/display.htm (7 of 8)\ [2/28/2004 6:32:41 AM]
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Video Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Video Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owners Manual. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (\ such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the display. 4. Remove the four M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the video card. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/video.htm (1 of 2) \ [2/28/2004 6:33:02 AM]
Video Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual 1M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4) 2 video card 5. Lift the video card out of the computer. Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/video.htm (2 of 2) \ [2/28/2004 6:33:02 AM]
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service\ Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owners Manual. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (\ such as the back panel) on the computer. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. 1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the fan. 4. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled 1 through\ 4, that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system bo\ ard. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/thermal.htm (1 of 3)\ [2/28/2004 6:33:14 AM]
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service\ Manual 1 captive screws (4) 2 microprocessor thermal- cooling assembly 5. Rotate the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly up toward the side of\ the computer and away from the system board. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/85-8600/thermal.htm (2 of 3)\ [2/28/2004 6:33:14 AM]