dell inspiron xps and inspiron 9100 User Manual

							Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manua\
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2screwdriver 
(perpendicular to 
microprocessor) 
3 ZIF-socket cam screw
4 pin-1 corner
NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system 
board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw, which indicat\
es the 
direction to turn the cam screw. 
9.  Lift out the microprocessor module. 
Installing the Microprocessor Module 
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating 
the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in\
 the 
ZIF socket does not require force. 
NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an 
intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZI\
F 
socket. 
1.  Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin-1 corne\
r of the  ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module. 
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module has a triangle that aligns\
 
with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. 
NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor module correctly in the ZIF 
socket to avoid permanent damage to the module and the socket. 
When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are\
 aligned 
at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than\
 the 
others, the module is not seated correctly.
2.  Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the \
 microprocessor module to the system board. 
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3.  Perform the steps in Removing the Microprocessor Module in reverse ord\
er, beginning with 
step 7. 
4.  Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For\
  instructions on how to flash the BIOS, see 
Flashing the BIOS. 
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							Speakers: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
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Speakers 
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.  Remove the 
palm rest. 
NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them. 
7.  Remove the three M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the speakers. 
8.  Gently pull up the speakers. 
9.  Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board connector. 
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1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (3)
2 speakers
3 speaker connector
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							Display Release Latch: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manua\
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Display Release Latch 
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.  Remove the 
palm rest. 
7.  Remove the 
speakers. 
8.  Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from either side of the display releas\
e  latch. 
9.  Pull the display release latch straight up and away from the computer ba\
se. 
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1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)
2 display release latch
3 computer base
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							System Board: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
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System Board 
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
Removing the System Board 
 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. 
The system boards BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also vis\
ible on a 
barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the\
 system 
board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service\
 Tag to the 
replacement system board. 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 
palm rest. 
7.  Remove the 
speakers. 
8.  Remove the 
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. 
9.  Remove the 
microprocessor. 
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10.  Turn over the system and remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the bott\
om system board assembly. 
 
1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)
2 system board bottom 
assembly
11.  Turn over the system again and remove the four M2.5 x 6-mm screws from t\
he  top assembly. 
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1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
2 system board top 
assembly
12.  With the front of the computer facing you, lift the system board assembl\
y from  the right side, swinging it up, then lift the left side and draw the sys\
tem board 
assembly out of the computer. 
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1 system board assembly
Installing the System Board 
1.  Perform all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order. 
NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no 
stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in \
damage 
to the computer. 
2.  Turn on the computer. 
NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag 
sequence into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 
3.  Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system boa\
rd  into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the s\
creen. 
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