dell inspiron xps and inspiron 9100 User Manual

							Keyboard Bracket: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
 
1 FPC cable pull-tab
2 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
3 keyboard bracket
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							Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
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Palm Rest 
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 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. 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main 
battery before you begin working inside the computer. 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the left, right, and center 
hinge covers. 
3.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
4.  Remove the 
display assembly. 
5.  Remove the 
keyboard bracket. 
6.  Turn over the computer and remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled \
P. 
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							Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
 
1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled P (3)
7.  Turn the computer top-side up and remove the four M2.5 x 6-mm screws  labeled P. 
8.  Disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board. 
9.  Slide the palm rest forward and remove it from the computer. 
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							Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
 
1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
2 touch-pad connector
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							Video Card: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
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Video Card 
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 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. 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main 
battery before you begin working inside the computer. 
If you ordered a video card with your computer, it is already installed.\
 To remove and 
replace a video card: 1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the left, right, and center 
hinge covers. 
3.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
4.  Remove the 
display assembly. 
5.  Remove the 
keyboard bracket. 
6.  Remove the four M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the video card. 
7.  Gently pull up the video card to remove it. 
The video card heat sink is part of the video card assembly.
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							Video Card: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
 
1 system board connector
2 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
3 video card
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							Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron \
9100 Service Manual
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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling 
Assembly 
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 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: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main 
battery before you begin working inside the computer. 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the left, right, and center 
hinge covers. 
3.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
4.  Remove the 
display assembly. 
5.  Remove the 
keyboard bracket. 
6.  Remove the 
video card. 
7.  Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled 1 through\
 4,  that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system bo\
ard. 
8.  Lift up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from t\
he  system board. 
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							Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron \
9100 Service Manual
 
1 microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
2 captive screws (4)
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling 
Assembly 
1.  Evenly apply thermal grease to the top surface of the microprocessor. 
2.  Place the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly over the microprocesso\
r. 
3.  Tighten the four captive screws, labeled 1 through 4, in consecutive\
 order. 
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							Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manua\
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Microprocessor Module 
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
Removing the Microprocessor Module 
 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: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the microprocessor 
down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam \
screw 
to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor\
. 
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that 
it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw. 
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main 
battery before you begin working inside the computer. 
1.  Follow the instructions in 
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer. 
2.  Remove the left, right, and center 
hinge covers. 
3.  Remove the 
keyboard. 
4.  Remove the 
display assembly. 
5.  Remove the 
keyboard bracket. 
6.  Remove the 
video card. 
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							Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manua\
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NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the 
heat transfer areas on the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. The \
oils in 
your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. 
7.  Remove the 
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. 
NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight 
up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module. 
8.  To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate\
 the ZIF- socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop. 
 
1 ZIF socket 
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