Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (2)
2 display latch
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Page 1: ... Bracket Palm Rest Video Card Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Speakers Display Release Latch System Board Flashing the BIOS Pin Assignments for I O Connectors Notes Notices and Cautions NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you ...
Page 2: ...onents You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface CAUTION Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges not by its pins NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some ...
Page 3: ...docking device docked undock it 5 Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet 6 To avoid possible damage to the system board wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices 7 Disconnect all other external cables from the computer 8 Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot 9 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface NOTICE To avoid d...
Page 4: ...ding a second battery if one is installed 12 Remove the hard drive Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools 1 Phillips screwdriver inch flat blade screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 begin htm 3 of 7 2 28 2004 7 45 44 AM ...
Page 5: ... back 2 right 3 front 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components photocopy Screw Identification as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws The placemat provides the number file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 begin htm 4 of 7 2 28 2004 7 45 44 AM ...
Page 6: ...Manual of screws and their sizes Hard Drive 1 each Fan 2 1 each Keyboard 2 each Modem 1 each Display Assembly 4 each Display Bezel display bumpers 6 each screw covers 2 each 6 each file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 begin htm 5 of 7 2 28 2004 7 45 44 AM ...
Page 7: ...XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 2 each shoulder type Display Panel 8 each Display Ground Screw 1 each Display Latch 2 each Keyboard Bracket 4 each file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 begin htm 6 of 7 2 28 2004 7 45 44 AM ...
Page 8: ... Inspiron 9100 Service Manual Palm Rest 3 each 4 each Video Card 4 each Speakers 3 each Display Release Latch 2 each System Board 6 each Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 begin htm 7 of 7 2 28 2004 7 45 44 AM ...
Page 9: ...omputer discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty NOTE This computer requires matched memory modules and therefore it always has two identical memory modules 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Wo...
Page 10: ...you are replacing a memory module remove the existing module NOTICE Handle memory modules by their edges and do not touch the components on a module a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up b Remove the module from the connector at a 45 degree angle file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm...
Page 11: ...maging the connector 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and rotate the module down until it clicks into place If you do not feel the click remove the module and reinstall it NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer d...
Page 12: ...he cover to close may damage your computer 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 7 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information Mini PCI Card file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 4 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 13: ... in your portable computer may be installed Approved Mini PCI cards may be purchased only from Dell CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety instructions in your Owner s Manual NOTICE To avoid damaging the system board you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer NOTE 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user If you o...
Page 14: ... Service Manual 4 If a Mini PCI card is not already installed go to step 5 If you are replacing a Mini PCI card remove the existing card a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 6 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 15: ...mage to the Mini PCI card connector do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card b Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly c Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 7 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 16: ...ver place the cables under the card NOTICE The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors and realign the card 5 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 8 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 17: ...e Mini PCI Card and Devices Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 6 Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 9 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 18: ...ghten the captive screw Devices Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay NOTICE Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 10 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 19: ... safe dry place when they are not installed in the computer Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them 1 Press the device latch release The latch release ejects partway 1 device latch release 2 Pull the device out of the module bay file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 11 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 20: ...nning 1 Before ejecting the device double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar click the device you want to eject and click Stop NOTICE To prevent damage to devices store them in a safe dry place when they are not installed in the computer Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them 2 Press the device latch release file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100...
Page 21: ...PCI Card and Devices Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 device latch release 3 Pull the device out of the module bay file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 13 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 22: ...device 2 device latch release 4 Push the new device into the bay until it clicks The operating system automatically recognizes the device 5 If necessary enter your password to unlock your computer Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 upgrades htm 14 of 14 2 28 2004 7 45 46 AM ...
Page 23: ...ed service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE Unless otherwise noted each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 system htm 1 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 47 AM ...
Page 24: ... 15 fan 2 5 right hinge cover 16 CD drive 6 palm rest with touch pad 17 hard drive 7 system board 18 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 8 battery and subwoofer assembly 19 video card 9 bottom assembly 20 modem 10 memory 21 reserve battery 11 mini PCI card 22 left hinge cover Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 system htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 47 AM ...
Page 25: ...as the back panel on the computer If you ordered a subwoofer with your computer it is already installed To remove and replace a subwoofer 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the battery NOTICE To avoid damaging the system board you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer 3 Remove the subwoofer from the battery a Disconnect t...
Page 26: ... Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 battery 2 cable 3 subwoofer 4 subwoofer cable connector 4 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 woofer htm 2 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 47 AM ...
Page 27: ...anual 1 battery 2 cable 3 subwoofer 4 subwoofer cable connector 5 Connect the cable to the subwoofer connector 6 Replace the battery in the battery bay Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 woofer htm 3 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 47 AM ...
Page 28: ... 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 Bluetooth card with your computer the card is already installed 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the battery 3 Open the Bluetooth card door 4 Using a plastic scribe or screwdriver gently pry the Bluetooth c...
Page 29: ...ell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 Bluetooth card 2 Bluetooth card connector 3 Bluetooth card door Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 blue htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 48 AM ...
Page 30: ... computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on in standby mode or in hibernate mode NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile even a slight bump can damage the drive NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell NOTE You need the Operating System CD to install the Microsoft Windows operating...
Page 31: ...ge in your Owner s Manual 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector 5 Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 hd...
Page 32: ...e the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer For instructions see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities in your Owner s Manual Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging Otherwise the hard drive may be damaged in transit 1 hard drive 2 foam packaging Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manu...
Page 33: ...l on the computer NOTICE To avoid damaging the system board you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer The two fans are located on the bottom of the computer one with screws labeled F2 fan 2 and one with screws labeled F3 fan 3 To remove fan 2 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Turn over the computer 3 Unscrew the two captive scr...
Page 34: ...piron 9100 Service Manual 1 captive screws 2 2 fan cover 3 audio connectors 4 Remove the M2 5 x 6 mm screw on the fan and lift up the fan release lever file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 fan htm 2 of 4 2 28 2004 7 45 50 AM ...
Page 35: ...se lever to lift the fan out of the computer When replacing fan 2 press down on the fan surface labeled Press here to securely seat the fan in place To remove fan 3 1 Unscrew the two captive screws labeled F3 2 Lift the fan out of the computer file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 fan htm 3 of 4 2 28 2004 7 45 50 AM ...
Page 36: ...iron 9100 Service Manual NOTE The cover on this fan is not removable It remains attached to the fan 1 captive screws 2 2 fan cover Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 fan htm 4 of 4 2 28 2004 7 45 50 AM ...
Page 37: ...he main battery before you begin working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTE The hinge cover consists of three separate pieces the left cover the right cover and the center cover To remove computer components you must remove all three covers except for when removing the keyboard or the reserve battery For these two components remove only the ...
Page 38: ... cover 2 right hinge cover 3 Remove the center hinge cover a Close the display b Facing the front of the computer press in on the two hinge cover snaps and pull them up slightly to disengage them file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 hinge htm 2 of 4 2 28 2004 7 45 51 AM ...
Page 39: ...y 180 degrees so that it lies flat against your work surface d Lift the center hinge cover just enough to access the flex cable connector e Using the pull tab disconnect the center hinge cover flex cable from the system board connector file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 hinge htm 3 of 4 2 28 2004 7 45 51 AM ...
Page 40: ...PS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 center hinge cover 2 center hinge cover flex cable and pull tab 3 system board connector Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 hinge htm 4 of 4 2 28 2004 7 45 51 AM ...
Page 41: ...r 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Open the display 3 Remove the center hinge cover NOTE You do not need to remove the left and right hinge covers 4 Remove the keyboard a Remove the two M2 5 x 3 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 handl...
Page 42: ... connector tab 4 system board connector NOTICE To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard hook the four tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest and then secure the keyboard in place file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 keyboard htm 2 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 52 AM ...
Page 43: ...Keyboard Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 keyboard htm 3 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 52 AM ...
Page 44: ...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 Removing the Modem 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 Remo...
Page 45: ...4 modem cable 5 Pull up on the pull tab to disconnect the modem from the modem connector on the system board NOTICE Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board 6 Disconnect the modem cable from the modem file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 modem htm 2 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 53 AM ...
Page 46: ... the modem NOTICE Do not press down on the left side of the modem while installing it 2 Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board and then press down on the right side of the modem to seat both connectors 3 Replace the M2 5 x 3 mm screw Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 modem htm 3 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 53 AM ...
Page 47: ...he 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 center hinge cover NOTE You do not need to remove the left and right hinge covers 3 Remove the keyboard 4 Disconnect the reserve battery cable connector from the system board 5 Lift the re...
Page 48: ...y clip 2 system board connector 3 reserve battery NOTE Use a scribe to press the reserve battery cable connector into the system board connector when replacing the reserve battery Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 reserve htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 53 AM ...
Page 49: ...rist 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 NOTICE Before turning the computer over and removing the screws ensure that the display is firmly ...
Page 50: ...anual 1 M2 5 x 6 mm screws labeled D 4 3 Turn the computer over and open the display 4 Remove the left right and center hinge covers 5 Disconnect the antenna cables pull to separate the connectors file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 display htm 2 of 11 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 51: ... Service Manual 1 display cable 2 antenna cables 2 3 system board connector 6 Use the pull tab to disconnect the display cable 7 Lift the display out of the computer at a 90 degree angle file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 display htm 3 of 11 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 52: ...Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 display Display file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 display htm 4 of 11 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 53: ...Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 display htm 5 of 11 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 54: ...scharge 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 display 3 Remove the six rubber display bumpers a...
Page 55: ...screws 6 2 rubber display bumpers 6 3 display bezel 4 M2 5 x 6 mm shoulder screws 2 5 screw covers 2 Display Panel CAUTION Before performing the following procedures read the safety instructions in your Owner s Manual file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 display htm 7 of 11 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 56: ...tery before you begin working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the display 3 Remove the display bezel 4 Remove the M2 x 3 mm ground screw that attaches the display panel ground wire to the back display cover 5 Remove the eight M2 x 3 mm screws from each side of the display panel 6 Lift the display panel out of the display cover 1 displ...
Page 57: ...p flex cable connector and pull the top flex cable connector away from the display connector 8 Use the pull tab to disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector 1 pull tab on bottom flex cable connector 2 top flex cable connector 3 display connector 4 inverter connector file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 display htm 9 of 11 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 58: ... a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface 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 display 3 Remove the display bezel 4 Remove the two M2 5 x 4 mm screws and remove the display latch file F Service 20...
Page 59: ...y and Display Latch Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 M2 5 x 4 mm screws 2 2 display latch Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 display htm 11 of 11 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 60: ... 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 four M2 5 x 6 mm screws 6 Pull up on the pull tab on the FPC cable connector to disconnect the FPC cable f...
Page 61: ...ell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 FPC cable pull tab 2 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 4 3 keyboard bracket Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 keybrack htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 55 AM ...
Page 62: ...ly 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 Tur...
Page 63: ... 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 file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 palmrest htm 2 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 56 AM ...
Page 64: ...Rest Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 4 2 touch pad connector Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 palmrest htm 3 of 3 2 28 2004 7 45 56 AM ...
Page 65: ...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 b...
Page 66: ...ell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 system board connector 2 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 4 3 video card Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 video htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 57 AM ...
Page 67: ... 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 consecu...
Page 68: ... 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 microprocessor 3 Tighten the four captive screws labeled 1 through 4 in consecutive order Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 thermal htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 58 AM ...
Page 69: ...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 ...
Page 70: ...r 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 file F Service 20Ma...
Page 71: ... intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket 1 Align the pin 1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin 1 corner 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 co...
Page 72: ...ng the Microprocessor Module in reverse order 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 Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 cpu htm 4 of 4 2 28 2004 7 45 59 AM ...
Page 73: ...CE 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 Re...
Page 74: ...Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 3 2 speakers 3 speaker connector Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 speakers htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 45 59 AM ...
Page 75: ...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 th...
Page 76: ...ch Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 2 2 display release latch 3 computer base Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 latch htm 2 of 2 2 28 2004 7 46 00 AM ...
Page 77: ... battery before you begin working inside the computer The system board s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag which is also visible 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 t...
Page 78: ...ve the two M2 5 x 6 mm screws from the bottom 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 the top assembly file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 sysboard htm 2 of 5 2 28 2004 7 46 01 AM ...
Page 79: ...m board top assembly 12 With the front of the computer facing you lift the system board assembly from the right side swinging it up then lift the left side and draw the system board assembly out of the computer file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 sysboard htm 3 of 5 2 28 2004 7 46 01 AM ...
Page 80: ...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 board into the appropriate drive Follow the instructions that appear on the screen file F Serv...
Page 81: ...System Board Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 sysboard htm 5 of 5 2 28 2004 7 46 01 AM ...
Page 82: ...loppy disk or CD and turn on the computer Follow the instructions that appear on the screen The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS When the flash update is complete the computer will automatically reboot 3 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program 4 Press Alt and f to reset the computer defaults 5 Press Esc select Save changes and reboot and press Enter to save config...
Page 83: ...ments for I O Connectors Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector S Video TV Out Connector IEEE 1394 Connector DVI I Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V 2 USBP 3 USBP 4 GND Video Connector file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 pinouts htm 1 of 5 2 28 2004 7 46 02 AM ...
Page 84: ...anual Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND S Video TV Out Connector S Video Pin Signal file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 pinouts htm 2 of 5 2 28 2004 7 46 02 AM ...
Page 85: ...S and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA L 4 DCRMA L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS L 7 GND IEEE 1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB 2 TPB 3 TPA 4 TPA file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 pinouts htm 3 of 5 2 28 2004 7 46 02 AM ...
Page 86: ... PLUG DETECT 5 TMDS DATA4 17 TMDS DATA0 6 DDC CLK 18 TMDS DATA0 7 DDC DATA 19 TMDS DATA0 5 SHLD 8 ANALOG VERT SYNC 20 TMDS DATA5 9 TMDS DATA1 21 TMDS DATA5 10 TMDS DATA1 22 TMDS CLK SHLD 11 TMDS DATA1 3 SHLD 23 TMDS CLK 12 TMDS DATA3 24 TMDS CLK Pin Signal C1 ANALOG RED VID OUT C2 ANALOG GRN VID OUT C3 ANALOG BLU VID OUT C4 ANALOG HOR SYNC file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 pinouts htm 4 ...
Page 87: ...signments for I O Connectors Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual C5 ANALOG COM GND RET Back to Contents Page file F Service 20Manuals Dell Inspiron 9100 pinouts htm 5 of 5 2 28 2004 7 46 02 AM ...
