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Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Other - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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32 Palmrest Assembly Component Removal 34 IR Board Removal 34 Touch Pad Assembly Removal 35 Hard-Disk Drive Heat Shield Removal 37 Speaker Removal 38 PC Card Heat Sink Removal 39 DC-DC Board Removal 40 Hinge Saddle Removal 41 RJ-11 Card Removal 42 System Board Removal 43 PC Card Cage - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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34. Figure 35. Figure 36. Figure 37. AC Adapter 2 Port Replicator 3 Battery Compartment 4 PC Card Removal 5 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal 5 Memory Module Covers 6 Memory Modules 7 Video Card Removal 8 Media Bay Module Removal 9 Computer Components 12 15-Inch XGA Display Components - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Tables Figure 38. Figure 39. Figure 40. Display Assembly Removal 47 Front Bezel Removal 48 Base Assembly Components 51 Table 1. Screw Identification and Location 11 vii - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Table 1. Screw Identification and Location 11 ix - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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37. Figure 38. Figure 39. Figure 40. AC Adapter 2 Port Replicator 3 Battery Compartment 4 PC Card Removal 5 Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal 5 Memory Module Covers 6 Memory Modules 7 Video Card Removal 8 Media Bay Module Removal 9 Computer Components 12 15-Inch XGA Display Components - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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provided. Precautionary Measures NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the computer becomes void outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 1 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Replicator. Figure 1. AC Adapter 1 AC power cable 2 AC adapter 3 AC adapter cable 4 AC adapter connector 4. If the computer is connected to a port replicator (see Figure 2), pull both release handles on the sides of the replicator to undock the computer. 2 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Figure 2. Port Replicator 1 Release handles 5. Remove the main battery from the battery compartment (see Figure 3). Unlock the latch lock on the holding the latch release with one hand while pulling the battery out of the compartment with the other. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 3 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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the card. Gently remove the card. Press the eject button again until it is flush with the computer casing. Grasp the end of the card, and pull it completely from the slot. To remove PC Cards from the bottom connector, follow the same procedure. 4 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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electricity. NOTICE: Handle the hard-disk drive gently and don't bump or drop the drive. Rough handling of the drive could induce failure or loss of data. support.dell.com Figure 5. Hard-Disk Drive Assembly Removal 1 Hard-disk drive 2 Hinge 3 Captive screws (2) Removing and Replacing Parts 5 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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place. 9. Remove the memory modules (see Figure 7). Carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the memory module socket to disengage the module from the socket. The module should pop up slightly. Then pull the memory module out of the socket. 6 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Figure 7. Memory Modules 1 Slot 1 2 Memory module 3 Slot 2 support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 7 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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because this may damage the connectors. Inspect the two thermal pads on the bottom of the system board and replace them if necessary. 1 2 bottom of computer 3 Figure 8. Video Card Removal 1 3-mm screws (2) 2 Video card 3 Video card connectors (2) 8 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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) Recommended Tools NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the following procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the computer becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 9 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Dell suggests a soft padded work surface. The Inspiron 7500 contains many screws of various sizes. To help keep track of the screws, use a tackle or pill box as a storage device. Use Table 1 as a location template to store the screws during disassembly. 10 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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4X binding head, M2.5x6L Hard-disk drive heat shield 5X K-head M2.5x4L Heat exchanger/fan 2X binding head, M2x5L Right hinge saddle 4X K-head, M2.5x4L 1X pan head, M2.5x20L 1X binding head M2.5x10L Audio thermal shield 1X binding head, M2.5x10L support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 11 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Exploded View of Computer Figure 10. Computer Components 1 Hard-disk drive 2 Battery 3 Combo module 4 Thermal shield 5 Keyboard 6 Display assembly 7 Hinge covers 12 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Exploded View of 15-Inch XGA Display Assembly Figure 11. 15-Inch XGA Display Components 1 LCD panel 2 CCFL cable 3 Carrier tray 4 Back cover 5 Hinges (2) 6 Inverter board 7 Front bezel support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 13 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Exploded View of 15-Inch SXGA+ Display Assembly Figure 12. 15-Inch SXGA+ Display Components 1 LCD panel 2 CCFL cable 3 Carrier tray 4 Display locking tab 5 Back cover 6 Hinges (2) 7 Inverter board 8 Front bezel 14 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Exploded View of 15.4-Inch SXGA Display Assembly Figure 13. 15.4-Inch SXGA Display Components 1 LCD panel 2 CCFL cable 3 Display locking tab support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 15 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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1 Plastic cover 2 Hard-disk drive connector 3 3-mm screws (4) 4 Hard-disk drive 5 Carrier To remove the hard-disk drive from the carrier, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly. See step 7 of Precautionary Measures. 16 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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(see Figure 14) contains either a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive on top of a diskette drive, or DVD-ROM drive with a SuperDisk LS-120 module. The combo module resides in a carrier that slides into the media bay on the left side of the computer. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 17 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Side mounting bracket 8 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive To remove the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive (see Figure 14) from the plastic carrier, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the combo module. 2. Remove the two 3-mm screws from the L-shaped bracket. 18 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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steps: 1. Remove the two 2.5-mm screws from the side of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Remove the side mounting bracket. support.dell.com Figure 16. Side Mounting Bracket Removal 1 Metal shielding carrier (top) 2 Flex cable 3 3-mm screws (4) 4 Plastic carrier Removing and Replacing Parts 19 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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the 3-mm screw securing the mounting ear from the diskette drive, and remove the mounting ear. When reassembling the diskette drive, be sure that the bottom of the metal shielding carrier sits inside the groove at the front of the plastic carrier. 20 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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4 Keyboard cable 5 Keyboard To remove the keyboard (see Figure 16), perform the following steps: 1. Turn the computer over and remove the four 20-mm screws from the bottom of the computer. 2. Turn the computer back over and open the display. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 21 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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pressure to the movable part of the connector when opening or closing it. Some of the computer's interface connectors are ZIF connectors. These connectors are not removable; they must be released (see Figure 17) to disconnect a cable from them. 22 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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sure the ZIF connector is completely closed. Thermal Shield and Internal Modem Removal The thermal shield (see Figure 18) serves as a heat shield for the system board, as well as an electromagnetic interference (EMI) fence for the processor board. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 23 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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insert a flat-blade screwdriver or scribe into the space on the inside of the hinge cover. c. Bring the tool against the front wall of the hinge cover and pull toward the keyboard to loosen the plastic snaps at the back of the hinge cover. 24 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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card off of connector JP19 on the system board. Do not rock the card to remove it, because this may damage the connectors. 2. Remove the carrier tray by sliding it toward the back of the computer. 3. Remove the modem card from the carrier tray. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 25 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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if necessary. To remove the heat exchanger/fan without removing the palmrest assembly, perform the following steps. 1. Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the heat exchanger. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from connector JP17 on the system board. 26 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Inspect the two thermal pads on the bottom of the heat exchanger and replace them if necessary. When reinstalling the heat exchanger/fan, be sure to reconnect Board Removal Figure 21. Processor Board Components 1 Processor board 2 5-mm screws (3) support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 27 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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off of connector JP15 on the system board. Do not rock the board to remove it, because this may damage the connectors. When reinstalling the processor board, align JP15. LCD Removal Figure 22. LCD Components 1 LCD wire harness 2 Connector JP3 28 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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-blade screwdriver to pry up each end of the connector to release it. 3. Close the display. 4. Remove the four 6-mm screws that secure the two hinges to the hinge saddle extensions. 5. Unlatch the display and lift the assembly off the computer base. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 29 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Palmrest Component Assembly Figure 23. Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly 1 Display latch 2 Touch pad 3 Touch pad bracket 4 Right speaker 5 Hard-disk drive heat shield 6 Touch pad button board 30 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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7 Left speaker cover 8 Speakers (2) 9 Speaker wiring harness 10 Display latch 11 Palmrest 12 IR board support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 31 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Palmrest Assembly Removal Figure 24. Palmrest Assembly Components 1 LED cable 2 6-mm screws (4) 3 LED connector 4 DC-DC board 5 Battery bay 32 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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steps: 1. Remove the left and right hinge saddle extensions. 2. Remove the two 4-mm screws from the top inside of the combo bay. 3. Remove the two 4-mm screws from the top inside of the MegaBay. 4. Remove the two top of the MegaBay and media bay. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 33 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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assembly from the base assembly. To remove the IR board (see Figure 24), perform the following steps: 1. Remove the two 4-mm screws securing the IR board. 2. Disconnect the IR cable from connector JP2 on the IR board. 3. Remove the IR board. 34 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Touch Pad Assembly Removal Figure 26. Touch Pad Figure 27. Touch Pad Assembly Components 1 Touch pad bracket 2 4-mm screws (4) support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 35 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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6. Remove the touch pad button board. 7. Remove the four 4-mm screws securing the touch pad bracket. 8. Remove the touch pad bracket. 9. Remove the touch pad. The touch pad buttons are heat-staked into the palmrest assembly and are not removable. 36 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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. To remove the hard-disk drive heat shield (see Figure 27), perform the following steps: 1. Place the palmrest assembly face down. 2. Remove the five 4-mm screws securing the hard-disk drive heat shield. 3. Remove the hard-disk drive heat shield. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 37 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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left speaker cover. NOTE: Before removing the speaker cables and wire harness, be sure to note their routing through the slots and pins so you can correctly reinstall the components. 3. Remove the left speaker cover, speaker, and speaker cable. 38 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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reinstalling the speakers, be especially careful to route the speaker cables and speaker wire harness through the appropriate slots and pins. PC Card Heat Sink Removal Figure 30. PC Card Heat Sink Components 1 PC card heat sink 2 4-mm screws (2) support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 39 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Removal Figure 31. DC-DC Board 1 DC-DC board To remove the DC-DC board (see Figure 30), gently pull the DC-DC board off of connectors JP11 and JP16 on the system board. Do not rock the board to remove it, because this may damage the connectors. 40 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Hinge Saddle Removal Figure 32. Hinge Saddle Components 1 4-mm screws 2 4-mm screws 3 6-mm screw (1) 4 20-mm screws (2) 5 10-mm screws 6 Right hinge saddle 7 LED cable 8 Plastic frame 9 Left hinge saddle support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 41 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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hinge saddle and remove the saddle. 5. Disconnect the LED cable from connector J6 on the system board. 6. Remove the 6-mm screw from the plastic frame, remove any tape, and remove the plastic frame. RJ-11 Card Removal Figure 33. RJ-11 Card Components 1 4-mm screw 2 RJ-11 card 42 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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that you have removed the PC Card heat sink and hinge saddles. To remove the system board (see Figure 33), perform the following steps: 1. Remove the three 4-mm screws from the bottom of the computer. 2. Remove the system board from the bottom case. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 43 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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screw securing the audio bezel. 2. Remove the audio bezel. 3. Remove the four 18-mm screws securing the PC Card cage to the system board. Use a support for the system board to prevent the board from flexing when the card cage screws are removed. 44 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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: 1. Gently pull the audio card off of connectors JP12 and JP13 on the system board. Do not rock the card to remove it, because this may damage the connectors. 2. Remove the 10-mm screw securing the audio thermal shield, and then remove the shield. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 45 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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screw securing the LED board to the plastic base. 3. Remove the LED board. 4. Remove the two 4-mm screws holding the latch cover for the MegaBay and media bay. 5. Remove the latch cover. 6. Remove the center lock over the two latches with springs. 46 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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latch. Be careful not to lose the small springs. Display Assembly and Display Assembly Component Removal Figure 38. Display Assembly Removal 1 LCD wire harness 2 Connector JP3 3 Hinge saddles (2) 4 Hinges (2) 5 6-mm screws (4) 6 Left saddle hinge support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 47 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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the display assembly from the computer base. To remove the front bezel (see Figure 38), perform the following steps: 1. Use a dental pick to pry the rubber screw covers off of the bottom two screws and the rubber bumpers off of the top two screws. 48 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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computer base. To remove the front bezel, follow these steps: 1. Remove the two rubber screw covers and screws on the LCD near the hinge. Remove the remaining three 4. Carefully remove the grounding tape between the inverter board and the LCD panel. support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 49 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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5. Remove the two 2.5-mm screws securing the inverter board to the back cover. 6. Remove the inverter board from the back cover. To reassemble, perform the steps in reverse order. 50 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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Exploded View of Base Assembly Figure 40. Base Assembly Components 1 DC-DC board 2 Heat exchanger/fan 3 Right hinge saddle extension support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 51 - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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9 Plastic base 10 Latch assembly 11 LED board 12 Modem shield 13 Modem card 14 Bracket 15 Audio card 16 Audio thermal shield 17 Left hinge saddle 18 Left hinge saddle extension 19 Audio bezel 20 PC card cage 21 PC card heat sink 52 Dell Inspiron 7500 - Removing and Replacing Parts - Dell Inspiron 7500 | Dell
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