Dell Inspiron 17 5765 Inspiron 17 5000 Service Manual - Page 6

Replacing the status-light board

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the optical-drive interposer

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the optical-drive interposer

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the display assembly

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the display assembly

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the system-board assembly

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the system-board assembly

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Procedure

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Removing the heat-sink assembly

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Section	Page
Inspiron 17 5000 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	10
Before you begin	10
Safety instructions	10
Recommended tools	11
Screw list	12
After working inside your computer	14
Removing the optical drive	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the optical drive	19
Procedure	19
Removing the base cover	20
Prerequisites	20
Procedure	21
Replacing the base cover	23
Procedure	24
Post-requisites	25
Removing the battery	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	26
Replacing the battery	28
Procedure	28
Post-requisites	28
Removing the hard drive	29
Prerequisites	29
Procedure	29
Replacing the hard drive	32
Procedure	32
Post-requisites	32
Removing the memory modules	33
Prerequisites	33
Procedure	33
Replacing the memory modules	35
Procedure	35
Post-requisites	37
Removing the wireless card	38
Prerequisites	38
Procedure	38
Replacing the wireless card	40
Procedure	40
Post-requisites	42
Removing the coin-cell battery	43
Prerequisites	43
Procedure	43
Replacing the coin-cell battery	45
Procedure	45
Post-requisites	45
Removing the touch pad	46
Prerequisites	46
Procedure	46
Replacing the touch pad	49
Procedure	49
Post-requisites	50
Removing the speakers	51
Prerequisites	51
Procedure	51
Replacing the speakers	53
Procedure	53
Post-requisites	53
Removing the I/O board	54
Prerequisites	54
Procedure	54
Replacing the I/O board	56
Procedure	56
Post-requisites	56
Removing the status-light board	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the status-light board	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	60
Removing the optical-drive interposer	61
Prerequisites	61
Procedure	61
Replacing the optical-drive interposer	63
Procedure	63
Post-requisites	63
Removing the display assembly	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the display assembly	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the system-board assembly	69
Prerequisites	69
Procedure	70
Replacing the system-board assembly	75
Procedure	75
Post-requisites	76
Removing the heat-sink assembly	77
Prerequisites	77
Procedure	77
Replacing the heat-sink assembly	79
Procedure	79
Post-requisites	79
Removing the power-button board	80
Prerequisites	80
Procedure	80
Replacing the power-button board	82
Procedure	82
Post-requisites	82
Removing the power-adapter port	83
Prerequisites	83
Procedure	83
Replacing the power-adapter port	85
Procedure	85
Post-requisites	85
Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly	86
Prerequisites	86
Procedure	87
Replacing the palm rest and keyboard assembly	88
Procedure	88
Post-requisites	88
Removing the display bezel	90
Prerequisites	90
Procedure	90
Replacing the display bezel	92
Procedure	92
Post-requisites	92
Removing the display panel	93
Prerequisites	93
Procedure	93
Replacing the display panel	96
Procedure	96
Post-requisites	96
Removing the display hinges	97
Prerequisites	97
Procedure	97
Replacing the display hinges	99
Procedure	99
Post-requisites	99
Removing the camera	100
Prerequisites	100
Procedure	100
Replacing the camera	102
Procedure	102
Post-requisites	102
Removing the display cable	103
Prerequisites	103
Procedure	103
Replacing the display cable	106
Procedure	106
Post-requisites	106
Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	107
Prerequisites	107
Procedure	108
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	109
Procedure	109
Post-requisites	109
Flashing the BIOS	110
Diagnostics	111
Getting help and contacting Dell	113
Self-help resources	113

Dell Inspiron 17 5765 Inspiron 17 5000 Service Manual - Page 6

Removing the system-board assembly

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